60 g maclaren's imperial cheese (or any very sharp cold-pack cheese) .
2 c chicken stock .
1 tbsp butter .
2 tbsps flour .
1 bunch broccoli (about 3 stalks) .
1 c milk
Directions
Step #1 Cut the broccoli into florets.
Step #2 Peel the stalks & cut them up too.
Step #3 Put the broccoli & the stock in a medium sized pot over med-heat/flame.
Step #4 Cover up & cook this until the broccoli is very tender.
Step #5 This will take 10-15 mins.
Step #6 Do not undercook the broccoli or your soup will not be smooth.
Step #7 While the broccoli is cooking, melt the butter in a small pot over med-heat/flame.
Step #8 When it starts to bubble add the garlic, & stir for about 15 seconds until the garlic is fragrant.
Step #9 Do not let the butter or the garlic brown.
Step #10 When the butter is bubbly again, add the flour & stir with a wooden spoon until the flour is well incorporated & the mixture is beginning to froth.
Step #11 Take the mixture off the heat & add the milk.
Step #12 Whisk briskly & return the pot to the burner.
Step #13 Add salt, & cook, stirring quite frequently until the mixture thickens.
Step #14 If you notice the bottom starting to color, reduce the heat.
Step #15 Once the mixture has thickened, add the cheese & stir until it is incorporated.
Step #16 By this time the broccoli should be cooked.
Step #17 Take it off the heat.
Step #18 Use a hand mixer to puree the broccoli mixture.