Light Cheddar and Broccoli Soup

Now that the weather is getting chilly, it's time to make cheddar and broccoli soup...warms the soul.
 
Ingredients:
2 1/2 lbs Fresh broccoli (finely chopped and stalks removed) or 2 (10 oz) bags frozen broccoli florets
1 Yellow onion, minced
1 qt Vegetable broth
2 cup Low fat milk
1/2 t Pepper
1/2 t Salt
3 cups Light cheese such as cheddar and Gruyere, shredded

Directions:
1. Place the minced onion into the crock pot and top with the milk, vegetable broth and seasonings. Stir in the broccoli and cook on low for 8-9 hours or on high for 4-5 hours.

2. About 20 minutes before serving, stir in the shredded cheese and let cook until melted.

** For a more homogenous texture, blend soup before serving with a hand held blender or a food processor.
**If you like a thicker soup, you may have to thicken with cornstarch or flour and water.