HEARTY VEGGIE SOUP IN A CREAMY MUSHROOM BROTH

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This is one of the most delicious vegetable soups I have ever had. It's not your typical veggie soup. It's very filling and good for you. I have also used frozen peas, asparagus, and cauliflower in this recipe, so play around with it with different vegetables. I haven't had any that I didn't like with this broth. It makes a very large pot, so for a smaller family you may want to halve it. I have a family of 10 and there's usually a little bit left over. I serve it with rolls so all the food groups are covered. The cooking times are approximate and may very depending on your stove -- so pay attention to when your veggies are cooked. Stir often so you don't scorch the broth after adding the milk, cheese, and mushroom soup.

Provided by DanaC

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Cream Soup Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

¼ cup margarine
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped carrot
½ onion, chopped
8 slices deli ham, chopped
3 potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, undrained
1 (15 ounce) can green beans, undrained
water to cover
2 cups bite-size broccoli florets
2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
10 (1 ounce) slices processed cheese food product, Swiss flavor
8 cups 2% milk
1 teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Melt the margarine in a large stock pot over medium heat. Cook and stir the celery, carrot, and onion in the melted margarine until the onion is tender and slightly browned, about 10 minutes; add the ham, potatoes, corn, green beans, and enough water to cover the mixture completely. Bring the mixture to a simmer, and cook until the potatoes are cooked nearly through, 30 to 35 minutes.
  • Stir the broccoli, cream of mushroom soup, Swiss-style cheese food, 2% milk, salt, and black pepper into the soup; cook just until the cheese is melted into the soup, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.8 calories, Carbohydrate 32.4 g, Cholesterol 31.9 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 18.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 1401.1 mg, Sugar 11.5 g

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