Broccoli Cheese Soup

This is the original recipe. I usually substitute chicken broth for half the milk, and skip the cream. I think the broth adds better flavor.

3 1/2 cups broccoli
1 cup butter
1 cup flour
6 2/3 cups of milk
3/4 cup cream
salt
pepper
grated cheese

Steam broccoli. Set aside. Melt butter. Whisk in flour until smooth. Whisk in milk/cream or broth. Add salt and pepper to taste. Cook over medium heat until thickened. Stir often, covering in between. When soup is thickened add broccoli. I like to puree mine, but is good with bigger pieces of broccoli as well. Serve with grated cheese.