Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Nice Awesome Broccoli cheddar soup 

k things needed to make this awesome soup/antre

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 8 cups broccoli florets
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk
• ground black pepper to taste
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

k now to put this together

1. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in medium sized stock pot, and saute onion and celery until tender. 
2. Add broccoli and broth, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
3. Pour the soup into a blender, filling the pitcher no more than halfway full. Hold down the lid of the blender with a folded kitchen towel, and carefully start the blender, using a few quick pulses to get the soup moving before leaving it on to puree. 
4. Note: Puree in batches until smooth and pour into a clean pot. Alternately, you can use a stick blender and puree the soup right in the cooking pot.
5. In small saucepan, over medium-heat melt 3 tablespoons butter, stir in flour, cheese and add milk. Stir until thick and bubbly, and add to soup. Season with pepper and serve.