I have said it before, I LOVE SOUP! And this Broccoli cheddar soup is one of my favorites. My mom used to own and operate her own local restaurants. She made fresh soup daily and this is one that was on rotation quite frequently. It was often requested by customers it was loved so much. If you know about Panera Bread company, they make a broccoli cheddar soup that is pretty close to this one. Though not a copycat of their recipe (ours has been around far longer than Panera has), it is a great version and could be considered…