Cheesy Broccoli and Vegetable Soup

Name: Cheesy Broccoli and Vegetable Soup
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: Serves 12
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) package frozen California mixed vegetables (cauliflower, broccoli, and carrots); 1 (16 ounce) bag frozen broccoli; 2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth; 0.25 cup butter; 0.5 cup all-purpose flour; 2 cups milk; 1 (1 pound) loaf processed cheese food (such as Velveeta®), cubed

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⏱ 35 mins 🍽 Serves 12 🌶 american 🏷 Main course

This creamy American soup combines frozen California mixed vegetables and broccoli with a rich cheese sauce for a comforting dinner. The vegetables are simmered in broth until tender, while a separate roux of butter, flour, and milk forms the base for the melted cheese. The two components are then combined for a final cook. It yields 12 servings and takes about 35 minutes to prepare.

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package frozen California mixed vegetables (cauliflower, broccoli, and carrots)
1 (16 ounce) bag frozen broccoli
2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
0.25 cup butter
0.5 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1 (1 pound) loaf processed cheese food (such as Velveeta®), cubed

Method

Combine the mixed vegetables and frozen broccoli in a large soup pot. Add the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil, then lower the heat and let it simmer for about 20 minutes until the vegetables become tender.
While the vegetables cook, melt the butter in a saucepan. Mix in the flour until smooth and cook it for a few minutes until its colour lightens. Whisk the milk into this mixture and let it simmer for about 10 minutes until it thickens. Add the cubed cheese and stir until it melts, then pour this cheese sauce into the pot with the vegetables. Continue to cook and stir everything together for about 5 minutes more.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories227 kcal

Fat14 g

Sugars7 g

Protein11 g

Sodium578 mg

Recipe details

CategoryMain course

Cuisineamerican

AuthorBryanne Affleck Robison