Broccoli Cheese Soup

Not low fat by any means.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup butter
• 1⁄2 cup  finely diced onion
• 1⁄2 cup  finely diced celery
• 1⁄2 cup  grated carrot
• 1⁄4 cup flour
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1  quart  chicken stock
• 1  quart milk
• 1 1⁄2 lbs  cubed American cheese
• 2  tablespoons dried parsley flakes
• 1  pinch red cayenne pepper
• 10  ounces frozen broccoli (thawed)

Directions

1. Saute vegetables until tender.
2. Add flour, stir until foamy.
3. Add chicken stock and milk. Stir. Add cornstarch, cubed cheese, parsley and pepper.
4. Heat through.
5. Add thawed broccoli.
6. Heat through and serve.