Cheddar Cheese Soup With Zucchini, Broccoli, and Carrots

Submitted by Cynthia Q

"I found this at Good Cheap Eats, a highly recommended blog for great recipes! I'm going to try this recipe as part of a freezer cooking plan."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 10

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1⁄2 medium zucchini, grated
• 1 carrot, peeled and grated
• 1⁄2 onion, grated
• 1 head broccoli, chopped into mini florets
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1⁄4 cup flour
• 2 cups milk
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

directions

1. Melt butter in large saucepan. Add garlic, zucchini, carrots, and onion. Saute until veggies are tender. Stir in broccoli and broth. Simmer until broccoli is tender. Meanwhile, melt butter in large pot. Whisk in flour and cook for a minute or two. Whisk in milk until smooth -- simmer until thickened. Whisk in cheddar cheese. Pour vegetable mixture into cheese sauce and whisk until smooth. Serve immediately.

Reviews

[mama smurf]

Made this for Fall Pick-A-Chef and what a great choice. I did cut the recipe in half, diced small the zucchini and onions instead of grating and used half velveta and half cheddar. I did use homemade chicken broth and what a yummy soup. Thank you for submitting!