Broccoli Cheese Soup

(Courtesy of Mary Kay Greiber and Taste of Home)

Ingredients:
2 c. sliced fresh carrots
2 c. broccoli florets
1 c. sliced celery
1 1/2 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. butter
3/4 c. all-purpose flour
1 can (10 1/2 oz.) condensed chicken broth, undiluted
4 c. whole milk
1/2 lb. processed cheese (Velveeta), cubed

Directions:
In a large saucepan, bring 2 qts. water to a boil.  Add carrots, broccoli and celery; cover and boil for 5 minutes.  Drain and set aside.

In the same saucepan, saute onion in butter.  Add flour and stir to make smooth paste.  Gradually add chicken broth and milk.  Cook until mixture thickens, about 8-10 minutes.  Add vegetables; heat until tender.  Add cheese; heat until cheese is melted.

Note~  This is a recipe that my mom made and it was amazing.  She did not use the onion, carrots or celery and it was still delicious.  She also used 2% milk which worked well.  Can use a vegetable broth to make this vegetarian as well.