Broccoli Or Cauliflower Cheese

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Ingredients

1 pound broccoli or cauliflower

6 tablespoons unsalted butter

1/4 cup flour

4 cups chicken broth

2 cups cream

Salt and pepper

1 cup chopped onion

1 tablespoon minced garlic

1/2 pound mushrooms

3 tablespoons jalapeno chilies

1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

1 cup shredded Swiss cheese

Preparation

Steam broccoli or cauliflower until tender; cool and chop finely. In soup pot, melt 3 tablespoons of butter; add flour and cook and stir 3 minutes. Add broth and cream, stirring bring to a boil; simmer until thick, about 10 minutes; add salt and pepper.

In skillet, melt 3 tablespoons of butter; add onions, cook to tender (8 minutes). Add garlic, mushrooms and chili; cook 5 minutes. Add to broth. Add broccoli and cheese. Cook and stir. DO NOT BOIL. The chilies make the soup very hot; can be omitted.