Cheddar Vegetable Soup

After one taste, this cozy soup from Lisa Welch of Germantown, Tennessee is bound to become a family favorite. It's a snap to stir up with leftover Cheddar Cheese Sauce and frozen vegetables.6 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 25 min.
Ingredients
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 package (16 ounces) frozen cauliflower, broccoli and carrot blend
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 cups Cheddar Cheese sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese, optional
Directions
- In a large saucepan, bring broth, frozen vegetables, celery and onion
- to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until
- vegetables are tender. Stir in cheese sauce, salt and Italian
- seasoning. Cook on low heat until heated through. Sprinkle with
- cheese if desired. Yield: 6 servings.