Cheesy Broccoli and Vegetable Soup

Description

This soup is so wonderful served with hot muffins on a cold winter day! The different vegetables in a creamy, cheesy soup. If soup is not thick enough, stir in instant potato flakes to desired thickness. This will make the soup thick (and a little grainy.)

Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package frozen California mixed vegetables (cauliflower, broccoli, and carrots)
  • 1 (16 ounce) bag frozen broccoli
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
  • ¼ cup butter
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 (1 pound) loaf processed cheese food (such as Velveeta®), cubed

Instructions

  1. Place mixed vegetables and frozen broccoli into a large soup pot. Pour in chicken stock and bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until vegetables are tender
  2. about 20 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile
  4. melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; stir in flour until smooth and cook for a few minutes until lighter in color. Whisk in milk and simmer until thickened
  5. about 10 minutes. Stir in cheese until melted; stir cheese mixture into vegetables. Cook and stir until vegetables are tender
  6. about 5 minutes more.

Prep Time: 5 mins

Cook Time: 30 mins

Total Time: 35 mins

Servings: 12

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