{broccoli cheese soup}

Broccoli Cheese Soup

1 c chopped onion

2 cloves garlic, minced

3 cups chicken broth

1 (16 oz) pkg broccoli florets

2 ½ c milk1/3 c flour¼ tsp pepper

8 oz Velveeta

Heat large saucepan coated w/ cooking spray over medium high heat. Add onion & garlic, saute for 3 minutes or until tender. Add broth and broccoli. Bring mixture to a boil over medium high heat. Reduce heat to medium and cook for 10 minutes. Combine milk & flour, stirring until well blended. Add milk mixture to broccoli mixture. Cook 5 minutes or until slightly thickened. Stir in pepper. Remove from heat, add cheese, stirring until cheese melts. Place 1/3 of soup in a blender or food processor (or hand blender) and blend until smooth.

Yield: 6 servings (1 1/3 cup each).

Both of my girls eat this…. and one of them HATES vegetables (Katie). VERY yummy with fresh bread or rolls on the side.