Reviewed: May 24, 2013

I made this soup exactly as written except I used real cheddar cheese instead of velveeta. I used 1 tsp salt. I loved this soup! It does NOT have the thick consistency of a chowder. If you want that, I would suggest adding more butter and flour at the beginning, but we liked it thin. It had great flavor. Next time I will add a bit more broccoli, but it was great the way it was. Do NOT use "already grated" cheddar...the coating they put on grated cheeses will make it grainy and weird. Also, do not simmer or boil after you put in the cheese.

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Erika

Reviewed: Apr. 20, 2013

So thick and yummy! I made a few changes: I left out the onions, increased the amount of the other veggies and cheese, and added some leftover ham at the end. So delicious! A fairly quick and easy recipe to boot.

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muboo

Reviewed: Jan. 1, 2013

I have made this twice this week. It is SO good! I make the recipe as is and its so easy and so yummy! Definitely a keeper.

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Dihead

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Jan. 1, 2013

This is really good! I did puree the soup a little bit after incorporating all of the ingredients and then added extra broccoli. Otherwise I made no changes!

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SarahBeez

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Gaines, Michigan, USA

Reviewed: Oct. 27, 2012

This soup is delicious, and I did very little to change it up. I added a splash of Worstershire Sauce to the Roux, used Sharp Cheddar & Colby instead of processed cheese, and added a touch of Cayenne. I also pulsed the cooked broccoli mixture in the food processor just before addng it to the milk mixture. To serve, I added fresh bacon bits and a little chopped tomato over a bit of colby cheese. Fresh baked bread to go with the meal and we were all set. Hubby loved it, too. See pic. mmmmm mmmmmm good

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DEE4242

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Oct. 24, 2012

Excellent! I was skeptical using velveeta but it was perfect. The whole family loved it! I used a little butter and olive oil instead of margarine. Simple and delicious! THANKS!

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Amy

Reviewed: Sep. 24, 2012

Great recipe! I added more carrots and broccoli. Will make this again for sure.

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SHELLEY61

Reviewed: Sep. 5, 2012

Absolutely yummy. I don't keep processed cheese on hand, so I used a lb. of sharp cheddar instead. I also made my own broth, and it was a little salty. So next time I will only use two boullion cubes instead of three. I also used a lb. of broccoli and no celery. It was really close to Panera's soup! Very tasty, and will definitely make again! Served in homemade bread bowls!

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Ryekat

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Lynchburg, Virginia, USA

Reviewed: May 28, 2012

My family and I love this soup. It's excellent!

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vcrawford0110

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Living In: Marietta, Georgia, USA

Reviewed: Apr. 30, 2012

Tripled the broccoli and the carrots; can't imagine having less than that. Used nonfat milk and it was rich enough. Picky kiddos and hubby loved it! And if you don't want the cheese, the broth cooked with the onion & veggies is very simple & soothing as well.

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