CHEESY BROCCOLI AND VEGETABLE SOUP

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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.)

Provided by Bryanne Affleck Robison

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Broccoli Soup Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

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

Steps:

Place the mixed vegetables and frozen broccoli into a large pot. Pour in the chicken stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat; stir in the flour until smooth and cook for a few minutes until the color lightens slightly. Whisk in the milk and simmer until thickened, about 10 minutes. Stir in the cheese until melted; stir the cheese mixture into the simmering vegetables. Cook and stir until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.4 calories, Carbohydrate 14.9 g, Cholesterol 43.3 mg, Fat 14.2 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 10.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 578.4 mg, Sugar 6.5 g