VEGETABLE CHEESE SOUP

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"This recipe originally came from my pastor's wife," explains Michelle Isenhoff of Wayland, Michigan. "I've made a few changes for convenience's sake, and now it's a snap to whip up. It tastes even better the next day."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 tablespoons chopped onion
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups whole milk
1-1/2 cups chicken broth
1 package (16 ounces) frozen California-blend vegetables, thawed
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
3/4 cup process cheese sauce

Steps:

In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in the flour until blended. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Stir in broth and vegetables. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in cheddar cheese and cheese sauce; cook until heated through and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324 calories, Fat 23g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 948mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 15g protein.