3-Cheese Cream of Broccoli Soup

Ingredients

• 6 tbsp. butter
• 1/3 c. flour
• 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
• 1/8 tsp. white pepper
• Dash of ground thyme
• 1 (13 3/4 oz.) can chicken broth
• 1 c. milk
• 3 c. bite-size broccoli flowerettes
• 1 c. whipping cream
• 1/4 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 1/8 tsp. hot pepper sauce
• 1 c. (4 oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1/2 c. (2 oz.) shredded Havarti cheese
• 1/2 c. (2 oz.) shredded Swiss cheese

Directions
Melt butter in 3-quart saucepan over low heat. Blend in flour and seasonings. Gradually add broth and milk; cook, stirring constantly until thickened. Stir in broccoli; simmer 10 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in cream, Worcestershire sauce and hot pepper sauce. Add cheeses; stir until melted. When reheating, do not boil or cheeses will curdle.