Lotsa Broccoli Cheese Soup With Real Cheese

Broccoli Cheese Soup for people who love broccoli and real cheese. No velveeta here! Great served with crusty or fresh bread.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 4  cups fresh broccoli, cut into bite size pieces
• 4  cups chicken broth or 4  cups vegetable broth
• 1 1⁄4 cups milk (2% or whole works best)
• 1 (10 3/4ounce) can  condensed cream of celery soup (cream of chicken also works nicely)
• 2  tablespoons cornstarch
• 1⁄4 cup cold water
• 8  ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1  carrot, shredded (optional)

Directions

1. Gently simmer broccoli in the chicken or vegetable broth until tender.
2. Leave broccoli and broth on stove on lowest setting.
3. Add shredded carrot to broccoli and broth.
4. Mix milk and soup and add to soup.
5. Mix cornstarch and water, and add to soup.
6. Simmer until thickened.
7. Add shredded cheese, simmer just until melted.
8. Serve.