Cheese Broccoli Soup

Name: Cheese Broccoli Soup
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8 servings (2 quarts)
Ingredients: 2 cups sliced fresh carrots; 2 cups broccoli florets; 1 cup sliced celery; 1-1/2 cups chopped onion; 1/2 cup butter; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed chicken broth, undiluted; 4 cups whole milk; 1/2 pound Velveeta, cubed

Total Time Prep: 5 min. Cook: 30 min.

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts)

Test Kitchen Approved

This broccoli cheese soup recipe with Velveeta cheese is a filling, delicious comfort food that you and the family will love, especially served in a bread bowl or with a French baguette.

Ingredients

2 cups sliced fresh carrots
2 cups broccoli florets
1 cup sliced celery
1-1/2 cups chopped onion
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed chicken broth, undiluted
4 cups whole milk
1/2 pound Velveeta, cubed

Directions

In a large saucepan, bring 2 quarts water to a boil. Add carrots, broccoli and celery; cover and boil for 5 minutes. Drain, remove vegetables and set aside.
In the same saucepan, saute onion in butter. Add flour and stir to make smooth paste. Gradually add chicken broth and milk. Cook until mixture thickens, 8-10 minutes. Add vegetables; heat until tender. Add cheese; heat until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 472 calories, 31g fat (19g saturated fat), 88mg cholesterol, 1033mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 3g fiber), 18g protein.

This simple soup has basic ingredients, but it tastes so good. The green broccoli florets and the brilliant orange carrots make this creamy soup a colorful addition to any table. —Evelyn Massner, Oakville, Iowa

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