Brocolli Cheese Soup

1 Tbsp butter
3/4 cup onion chopped
5 cups chicken broth
8 oz. fine egg noodles
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp garlic powder
20 oz frozen chopped broccoli
pepper to taste
6 cups milk
1 lb shredded American cheese

Heat butter and saute onions. Add broth and bring to a boil.

Gradually add noodles and salt. Coo uncovered for 3 minutes. Stir in broccoli and garlic powder. Cook 3 more minutes. Add milk, cheese and pepper. Stir constantly until cheese is melted. Be sure broccoli is tender before serving.