Cheesy Floret Soup

By Side Passion

Delicious and creamy cheese soup with broccoli, cauliflower, onion s and celery.

Ingredients

• 3 cups fresh broccoli florets
• 3 cups fresh cauliflower florets
• 3 celery ribs
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 cups water
• 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons all purpose flour
• 2 1/3 cups milk
• 1 pound Velveeta cheese, cubed

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan, combine the first six ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 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.