SOUP

BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP
I am a major soup girl! This one is quite scrumptious especially when it is served in a warm (home-made) bread bowl.

1 onion, chopped
6 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/2 cup all-purpose flou
salt and pepper to taste
4 cups milk
3 cups chicken broth
1 large carrot, shredded
1 cup broccoli florets
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1 pound Velveeta cheese

In a large saucepan on medium high heat, saute the onions in the butter until tender. Add the flour and salt and pepper to taste. Mix until smooth. Add the milk slowly, until the mixture is thick and bubbling.

In a smaller saucepan, bring the chicken broth to a boil. Add the carrot, celery, and broccoli. Cook about 5 minutes, or until tender. Combine the broth mixture with the milk mixture and stir until fully blended.

Add the cheese. Allow the soup to heat over medium heat until the cheese is melted. IMPORTANT: Do NOT let the soup boil because the cheese will separate and curdle. Serve hot and enjoy!