Cream Of Broccoli Soup

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4 cups chicken broth 1 (10 3/4-ounce) can cream of celery soup 1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli 1/2 cup butter or margarine 1 medium onion, chopped 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 cups milk 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese Mix broth and soup in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add broccoli; return to a boil and reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 5 minutes or until broccoli is tender. Heat butter in a medium skillet over medium heat; add onion. Saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Add flour. Cook for 1 minute longer. Gradually stir milk into skillet. Cook, stirring continually, until thickened, about 5 minutes. Add salt and pepper; mix well. Stir milk mixture into broccoli mixture. Simmer over low heat, stirring frequently, for about 10 minutes. Ladle soup into a serving bowl. Top with Cheddar. serves 6