Cheesy Broccoli & Cauliflower Soup

Submitted by HokiesMom

"This is a nice "chunky" veggie soup instead of pureed. Adjusted from a TOH Holiday magazine recipe submitted by J. Russell"

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 3 cups fresh broccoli florets
• 3 cups fresh cauliflower florets
• 3 celery ribs, sliced
• 1 small vidalia onion, chopped fine
• 2 cups water (or vegetable stock is fine too)
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 2 1⁄3 cups milk
• 1 lb process cheese, cubed (Velveeta)

directions

1. In a large saucepan, combine the broccoli, cauliflower, celery, onion, and water (or veggie) stock.
2. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and cover to simmer for 10-12 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
3. While vegetables are simmering, in a small saucepan, melt butter.
4. Stir the flour into the butter until smooth.
5. Gradually stir in milk to the flour mixture and bring this to a boil then cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
6. Reduce heat to the milk mixture and add the cheese then cook and stir until cheese is melted.
7. Drain vegetables and place back into their saucepan.
8. Add cheese sauce to the vegetables and heat through.

Reviews

[Dave and Janean B.]

Yum! Added more veggies and carrots.

 

[CookingONTheSide]

This is a delicious and comforting soup! A nice change from the usual broccoli soup. I love the addition of cauliflower. Thanks for sharing!