Cream of Broccoli Soup

I ate some cream of broccoli soup somewhere then came home and made this up. You can substitute grated cheddar if you are a purest. We are Velveeta kind of people.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1  bunch fresh broccoli
• 1  medium onion, chopped
• 1  stalk celery, chopped
• 1 -2  cup Velveeta cheese
• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 3  tablespoons flour
• 2 -3  cups milk
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. Chop broccoli in small pieces.
2. Put broccoli, onion and celery in small saucepan.
3. Add 1/2 water-cook slowly about 3 minutes.
4. Drain water.
5. Put Velveeta on broccoli mix,to let melt.
6. To make white sauce-----------.
7. Melt butter in skillet.
8. Add flour and stir.
9. Raise heat.
10. Add milk til desired consistency.
11. Pour broccoli mix and white sauce together.
12. Simmer on low a few minutes and serve.
13. Sometimes I add a couple tablespoons of Dijon mustard.