Broccoli Cheese Soup

We ate this last night with the Chicken BLT Wraps and LOVED it, and we don't really even like broccoli that much. The best part is that it doesn't take much time at all! Oh by the way, this recipe probably only makes 5 servings. If you want more, double it.

What you need:
2 cups broccoli (add more if you looove broccoli)
3 cups chicken broth
1 cup half and half (I conveniently had exactly this much leftover from one of last week's recipes)
1/4 cup flour
1.5 cups grated cheddar cheese
bacon, cooked and crumbled (optional - I just cooked an extra piece when I made the wraps and crumbled it on top of each bowl)

What you need to do:
Steam Broccoli until tender, about six minutes. (I actually used a zip lock steam fresh bag - faster and no clean up.) Chop finely. The steamed broccoli chops easily, but if you want it extra fine, use a food processor. Set aside. In a large saucepan, combine broth and milk. Slowly whisk in flour. Cook over medium to medium high heat, stirring occasionally. Cook until it starts to thicken (or just to a boil). Add chopped broccoli and reduce heat to low. Cook about 5 minutes. Stir in cheese until it melts and serve with bacon sprinkled on top.