Description:

Creamy and loaded with veggies

Source:

Queen Bee

Serves/Makes:8

Ingredients

• 2 bunches fresh broccoli (may substitute 2 pkgs. frozen chopped broccoli)
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) carrots, shredded
• 1 can chicken broth
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) butter
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) flour
• 2 cups (475 ml) milk
• 1-1/2 lbs (.7 kg). Velveeta Cheese
• 1 tsp (5 ml) Worchestershire Sauce
• 1 tsp (5 ml) minced onion
• 1 tsp (5 ml) garlic salt
• 1/2 tsp (2 ml) white pepper

Preparation

• Wash and trim broccoli.
• Cut florets very close to end and place directly into the pot.
• Shred about 1/2 cup (125 ml) of tender broccoli stems with the carrots.
• Add shredded veggies to pot.
• Boil together the carrots, all broccoli and chicken broth until vegetables are soft.
• In large pan, prepare a classic white sauce with butter, flour and milk.
• Add broccoli mixture and stir.
• Add Velveeta Cheese gradually, stirring to incorporate.
• When cheese is melted, add remaining ingredients.
• Gently simmer for 20 minutes.
• (Add additional chicken broth for thinner soup!)

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