Creamy Broccoli Au Gratin Soup (Serves: 4 to 6)

Creamy Broccoli Au Gratin Soup (Serves: 4 to 6)

Ingredients:
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
1/2 cup chopped onion
1-3/4 cups water
1/4 cup flour
1 box UNCLE BEN'S COUNTRY INN Broccoli Rice Au Gratin
1/4 tsp. dry mustard
1-3/4 cups chicken broth or bouillon or veggie broth
2 cups milk or soy milk
1/2 cup shredded American cheese
1 green onion cut into short, thin strips

Cooking Directions: Cook onion in butter in large saucepan until tender. Add water, rice and contents of seasoning packet. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 20 minutes. Combine flour and dry mustard in a small bowl. Gradually add about 1/2 cup of the broth, stirring until smooth. Stir remaining broth, flour mixture and milk into rice mixture. Heat to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Continue simmering until slightly thickened. Stir in cheese. Sprinkle with green onion