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