broccoli cheese soup

 

3/4 c diced onion

2 T butter

6 c water

1 t salt

6 chicken bouillon cubes

4 c fine egg noodles

2 10-oz pkg frozen broccoli

4 c cubed velveeta

1 t salt

1/8 t pepper

1/8 t garlic powder

6 c milk

in saucepan cook onion in butter till tender.  add water, bouillon, salt, pepper and garlic powder.  bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve bouillon.  gradually add noodles-cook uncovered for 3 minutes.  add broccoli-cook for 4 minutes.  add milk and cheese-cook until cheese melts and soup is hot.  do not boil