Country Crock Recipes

Broccoli Cheese Soup

1/3 cup Shedd's Spread Country Crock® Omega Plus

1 small onion, chopped

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

3 cups chicken broth

1 cup milk

1 box (10 oz.) frozen chopped broccoli, thawed

8 ounces coarsely chopped American cheese

Pinch ground black pepper

In 4-quart saucepot, melt Shedd's Spread Country Crock® Omega Plus over medium heat and cook onion, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes or until tender. With wire whisk, whisk in flour and cook, stirring frequently, 2 minutes. Whisk in 1/2 cup broth and cook until thickened. Gradually whisk in remaining broth until smooth. Whisk in milk. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes. Stir in broccoli and return to a boil. Remove from heat, then stir in cheese and pepper. Let stand covered 2 minutes. Stir until smooth.