Hearty Broccoli Soup

Submitted by Chef #737269

"One of those soups that can be put in the catagory of comfort food"

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Yields: 1 Soup pot
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 2 cups potatoes, diced
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup celery, miced
• 1 cup water
• 2 cups broccoli, chopped
• 3 cups milk
• 2 teaspoons instant chicken bouillon granules or 2 teaspoons vegetable stock powder
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• salt and pepper
• 1 cup milk
• 1⁄3 cup flour
• 1 cup swiss cheese or 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

directions

1. Combine potatoes, onion, carrots, celery and water in soup pot and cook five minutes. Add broccoli and cook 5-10 minutes more.
2. Add 3 cups milk, broth powder, Worcestershire sauce, and salt and pepper and heat to boil.
3. Blend 1 cup milk and flour together in a small bowl. stir into the soup and cook until just thickened.
4. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese until melted.
5. Note: Broccoli can be replaced with cauliflower.