Broccoli Cheese Soup

The first one will be easy because Stephanie already had it nicely typed up and it comes with a photo! :) I doubled this one.

Broccoli Cheese Soup

From Melanie

1 can chicken broth

1 small onion, diced

1/3 c. flour

1/4 c. butter

Pepper to taste

2 c. milk (I used 1%)

1 1/2 c. shredded sharp or extra sharp cheddar cheese

1/2 c. shredded swiss cheese

steamed chopped broccoli (I used about 3 cups of broccoli florets, we love broccoli though)

Simmer chicken broth and chopped onion for 15-20 minutes in a covered small saucepan, until onions are soft. Heat milk in microwave for 1-2 minutes. In a separate medium-sized stockpot, melt butter then add flour and pepper. Cook together for a couple of minutes, then whisk in warmed milk. Stir and heat together on medium-high heat until soup starts to thicken. Next add chicken broth and continue to stir until well blended. Add cheeses and steamed broccoli. Serve immediately.

Makes approximately 3 adult size servings in bread bowls.

Ok fine you twisted my arm.

I'll post the recipes over the next week or so.

Cooking up a storm

Last week, with KG having the week off, I took time to cook, and cook, and cook! We are trying to save money so I went to the store, spent about $175 on the ingredients to make enough food for the month plus some. I planned to make everything and freeze it, thereby saving a ton of time, mess and giving us no excuse to eat out. :) I was successful and there is enough food for all 4 of us to eat 35+ meals(that's a total of 140 meals!)!!! All for $175. Awesome!
Here's what is on our menu for the next month or more.
(just for fun I'll put the name of the person from which I got the recipe)
...Zesty Veggie Soup...enough to feed each of us 6 times.
...Chicken Broccoli Casserole(bekah dunkley)...enough to feed us each 2 times.
...Cream of Potato Cheddar Cheese Soup(callie madison)...enough to feed us each 2 times.
...Broccoli Cheese Soup(stephanie johnson)...enough to feed us each 4 times.
...meat loaf...enough to feed us each 4 times.

...chicken enchiladas(kg)...enough to feed us each 4 times.
...chicken mushroom crepes(just filling and topping-I'll have to make the crepes)enough to feed each of us 1 time.

...Shepherds Pie(mom)...enough to feed each of us 2 times.
...6 chicken breasts in marinade(marissa hewett)...enough to feed each of us 2 times.
...Ground hamburger to add to two meals like spaghetti...enough to feed each of us 2 times.
...Steak Stir-Fry(stacey oldroyd)...enough to feed each of us 2 times.
...Chicken Scallopine...enough to feed each of us 2 times.
...Lemon Parmesan Pasta...enough to feed each of us 2 times.
...Chili...enough to feed each of us 8 times...kindly given to us by Lynnette and Tex!
We already had enough milk for the month and that above money also bought cheese, potatoes to use, bread to freeze, spaghetti noodles, etc(all the basics), that it's our goal not to have to buy any groceries this month and darn near close to all of December. Maybe that will help us get a few things paid down and have a bit for Christmas. Here's hopin'!