2 — 14 oz. cans of chicken broth
1 bunch broccoli–mostly tops some stems–cut in bite size pieces
2 bay leaves (don't forget these)
½ cup butter
½ cup flour
½ tsp. salt
2 cans evaporated milk
Grated cheddar cheese

Put chicken broth, cut up broccoli, & bay leaves in a covered pan and bring to boil and turn down to low and cook for 20 minutes.