Friday, November 13, 2009

Cream of Broccoli Soup

4 carrots, peeled and sliced
1 onion, chopped
2 potatoes, peeled or not and cubed
2 stalks celery,sliced

Boil in chicken broth or water until tender.
During the last few minutes, add

½ bag of frozen,chopped broccoli
½ bag frozen petite peas

Drain and add to sauce.

Sauce:

½ cup butter, melted
4 cups milk (I use skim or 1%)
¾ cup flour (add while milk is still cold and whisk)
2 tsp. chicken boullion
½ tsp. salt
¼ tsp. pepper
¼ tsp. sugar

Cook until thickover low-medium heat and add

8 oz. Velveeta cheese

I serve this soup in bread bowls!

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