Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions
Things You'll Need:
- 6 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 3 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cups water
- 3 Tbsp butter
- 3 Tbsp flour
- 2 1/3 cups milk
- 1 lb. processed cheese (Velveeta), cubed
- stock pot
- sauce pan
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Step 1
In a stock pot, combine the broccoli florets, celery, onion and water. Bring to a boil.
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Step 2
Reduce heat, then cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
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Step 3
While your vegetables are simmering, melt the butter in a sauce pan. Stir in flour until smooth, then slowly add milk. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring for about 2 minutes until thickened.
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Step 4
Reduce heat and add the cheese. Continue stirring until the cheese is completely melted.
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Step 5
Drain the vegetables and add the cheese mixture to the stock pot. Heat through. Your broccoli cheese soup is ready to eat.
