Cream of Broccoli Soup

Ingredients

* 2 tablespoons butter
* 1 onion, chopped
* 1 garlic clove, chopped
* 1 stalk celery, chopped
* (14 1/2 ounce) vegetable broth
* 4 cups broccoli
* 3 tablespoons butter
* 3 tablespoons flour
* 1/2 cup milk
* pepper
* 1/2 cup cheese
Procedure:
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in medium sized stock pot, and sauté onion, garlic and celery until tender. Add broccoli and broth; cover and simmer for 10 minutes.Purée soup or mash with potato masher.Return to heat.In small saucepan, over medium heat melt 3 tablespoons butter, stir in flour and add milk. Stir until thick and bubbly, add to soup. Add cheese; stir until melted. Season with pepper and serve.