Broccoli and Chicken Noodle Soup

Cooking spray

chopped onion

presliced mushrooms

garlic clove, minced

butter

all-purpose flour (about 1/4 cup)

1% low-fat milk

fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth

uncooked vermicelli, broken into 2-inch pieces

shredded light processed cheese (such as Velveeta Light)

(1-inch) cubed cooked chicken breast

small broccoli florets (8 ounces)

half-and-half

freshly ground black pepper

salt