Vegetable Noodle Soup

Name: Vegetable Noodle Soup
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 5-6 servings.
Ingredients: 3-1/2 cups milk; 1 package (16 ounces) frozen California-blend vegetables; 1/2 cup cubed process American cheese (Velveeta); 1 envelope chicken noodle soup mix

"This creamy soup is great on a cold winter day," assures Judie Peters of Camden, Indiana. "I created it when I didn't have all the ingredients for broccoli soup. I like this combo even better."

Ingredients

3-1/2 cups milk
1 package (16 ounces) frozen California-blend vegetables
1/2 cup cubed process American cheese (Velveeta)
1 envelope chicken noodle soup mix

Directions

In a large saucepan, bring milk to a boil. Stir in vegetables and return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 6 minutes. Stir in cheese and soup mix. Return to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 5-7 minutes or until the noodles are tender and the cheese is melted, stirring occasionally.

Originally published as Vegetable Noodle Soup in Quick Cooking January/February 2000