Cheesy Vegetable Soup

This recipe can also be made with broccoli as the only vegetable.

Ingredients

• 1 (16 or 20 ounce) package frozen broccoli, carrots and cauliflower mix
• 2 quarts water
• 8 chicken bouillon cubes (or equivalent of chicken soup base mix)
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon parsley flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon basil flakes
• 3/4 pound bulk American cheese
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
• 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups milk

Instructions

1. Bring vegetables, bouillon and herbs to a boil in 2 quarts of water; simmer until vegetables are tender.
2. Remove bay leaves. Add cheese and butter; stir and simmer until melted.
3. Mix together flour and milk. Add to soup, stirring and simmering until soup thickens. If needed, add instant potato flakes to thicken soup.