Broccoli Cheese Soup III

A creamy broccoli soup that will please the most fussy eater, even children love it. Complement with crusty Italian bread for a quick, easy meal. For variety, try substituting cauliflower, shredded carrots, or any combination of the three vegetables, keeping the total amount to 4 cups vegetables.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 153 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup cold water
• 2 cups milk
• 4 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
• 4 cups fresh broccoli, cut into bite size pieces
• 1 ½ quarts chicken broth
• 2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of celery soup

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large soup pot, cook broccoli in broth until tender, about 10 minutes.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, mix together milk and condensed celery soup. Blend cornstarch with cold water, then stir into soup mixture. Pour into the pot with the broccoli. Cook over medium heat, stirring steadily until thick and bubbly. Stir in cheese, and simmer, stirring until hot. Do not boil.