1/3 cup chopped onion
1 tbs butter OR margarine
5 cups chicken broth
1 (8 oz) pkg fine egg noodles
1 (10 oz) pkg frozen chopped broccoli
1 clove garlic, minced
4 cups milk
3/4 lb american cheese, cubed

in a lg saucepan over medium heat, saute onion in butter until tender. add broth; bring to a boil. add noodles; reduce heat & cook for 3 minutes. stir in broccoli & garlic; cook for 4 minutes. add milk & cheese. cook over low heat until cheese is melted.

12 servings (about 3 qts)