Broccoli Cheese Soup

Bring 5 cups water to a boil; add broccoli and onion and boil 10 to 12 minutes. Add seasonings and cheese: stir until cheese melts. Add half-and-half and butter; stir and heat to boiling.
Slowly add 1/2 cup water to flour, stirring until texture is smooth.
Slowly add to hot miXture, stirring rapidly. Cook and stir until soup is the consistency of heavy cream.

Makes 8 to 10 servings.