CONFETTI SOUP

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I created this recipe when I was trying to think of something new and interesting to serve my family. They never cared much for vegetables until they tried this delicious soup.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 cup diced carrots
1 cup diced rutabaga
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup fresh broccoli florets
1/2 cup fresh cauliflowerets
1/2 cup chopped onion
3 tablespoons water
3 tablespoons butter, optional
1 cup process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
1 cup frozen whole kernel corn
1/2 cup frozen peas
1/2 cup cubed fully cooked ham
5 cups milk
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon sugar

Steps:

In a microwave-safe 3-qt. baking dish, combine carrots, rutabaga, celery, broccoli, cauliflower, onion, water and butter if desired. Cover and microwave on high for 9 minutes or until vegetables are just tender, stirring three times during cooking. , Stir in cheese, corn, peas and ham; cover and let stand for 1 minute. Add milk, salt, pepper and sugar; cover and microwave on medium-high, stirring three times, for 5-7 minutes or until cheese is melted and soup is heated through (do not boil).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 827mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 11g protein.