Directions

1. Cut a circle from the top of each loaf and pull out enough bread to make a bowl.
2. Leave a thick wall so soup will not leak.
3. Melt butter in a pot over medium heat.
4. Cook onion until soft.
5. Stir in flour and cook 1 minute.
6. Whisk in broth and bring to a simmer.
7. Add broccoli and cook until tender.
8. Stir in half-and-half and cheddar until smooth.
9. Season with salt and pepper.
10. Ladle hot soup into bread bowls and serve immediately.