CHEESY FLORET SOUP

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"I received the recipe for this comforting soup from my mom, and my family requests it often," says Janice Russell of Kingfisher, Oklahoma. "It's especially good with crusty French bread."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3 cups fresh broccoli florets
3 cups fresh cauliflowerets
3 celery ribs, sliced
1 small onion, chopped
2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2-1/3 cups whole milk
1 pound process cheese (Velveeta), cubed

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine the first six ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour until smooth. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; add cheese. Cook and stir until cheese is melted. Drain vegetables; add cheese sauce and heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401 calories, Fat 28g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 1169mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 21g protein.