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Broccoli Cauliflower Cheese Soup
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Ingredients (serves 4)
¼ cup butter
¼ cup flour
2½ cups chicken broth
1 cup finely chopped carrot
1 cup chopped celery
1 small onion, finely chopped
½ pound broccoli florets, chopped
½ pound cauliflower florets, chopped
1 pound processed cheese spread, cubed
¼ -¾ cup half-and half, to thin to desired consistency
Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
Melt butter in a 4 to 5-quart pan over medium heat; sprinkle flour over butter and whisk to combine.
Slowly whisk in chicken broth until smooth.
Add carrots, celery and onions; stir and bring to a simmer.
Cover pan and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add chopped broccoli florets and simmer 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are very tender.
Add cheese cubes and stir until melted.
Stir in half-and-half, ¼ cup at a time, until soup reaches desired consistency.
Season to taste with salt and pepper and heat through.
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