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Cheesy Floret Soup

By: Janice Russell 
"'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.'"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (2)

Prep Time:
25 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

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 or margarine
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/3 cups milk
  • 1 pound process cheese (eg. Velveeta), cubed

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2010 by VIVNIDHI   view full review
Followed the recipe and tasted fine but garlic was missing. After I sat down to eat, I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 26, 2010 by jmelynn24   view full review
My husband and kids love this soup. We make it a lot when it starts getting cold. I have even...

 

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