Cheesy Floret Soup Recipe

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"I received the recipe for this comforting soup from my mom, and my family requests it often," says Janice Russell of Kingfisher, Oklahoma. "It's especially good with crusty French bread."

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Cheesy Floret Soup Recipe
  • Prep: 25 min. Cook: 15 min.
  • Yield: 4-6 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 3 cups fresh broccoli florets
  • 3 cups fresh cauliflowerets
  • 3 celery ribs, sliced
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2-1/3 cups whole milk
  • 1 pound process cheese (Velveeta), cubed

Directions

  • In a large saucepan, combine the first six ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  • Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour until smooth. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; add cheese. Cook and stir until cheese is melted. Drain vegetables; add cheese sauce and heat through. Yield: 4-6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 401 calories, 28 g fat (17 g saturated fat), 77 mg cholesterol, 1,169 mg sodium, 19 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 21 g protein.

Originally published as Cheesy Floret Soup in Quick Cooking July/August 2002, p42

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Reviewed on Oct. 11, 2009 by chester2

I have made this recipe many times, always turns out great with no complaints.

 
 
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