Broccoli Cheese Soup

One day, a long, long time ago, I was pregnant, at work, and craving broccoli cheese soup. I went to Kneaders for lunch, and they had just what I was looking for. But the craving lasted longer than one day.... I went to Kneaders for lunch every day that week, and ordered the exact same thing. Then I decided that was getting a little expensive, and I should figure out how to make it myself. So I did. And then I ate it every day for the next week (again).

1/2 cup butter
1 onion, chopped
1 (16 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli
4 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 (1 pound) loaf processed cheese food, cubed
2 cups milk
1 tablespoon garlic powder
2/3 cup cornstarch
1 cup water

In a stockpot, melt butter over medium heat. Cook onion in butter until softened. Stir in broccoli, and cover with chicken broth. Simmer until broccoli is tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Reduce heat, and stir in cheese cubes until melted. Mix in milk and garlic powder. In a small bowl, stir cornstarch into water until dissolved. Stir into soup; cook, stirring frequently, until thick.

(Source: www.allrecipes.com)