Cauliflower Broccoli Cheese Soup

Name: Cauliflower Broccoli Cheese Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup small cauliflowerets; 3/4 cup small broccoli florets; 1/4 cup chopped onion; 1/4 cup halved thinly sliced carrot; 1 to 2 tablespoons butter; 1-1/2 cups 2% milk, divided; 1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Dash pepper; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/3 cup cubed Velveeta

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 2 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

This broccoli cauliflower soup is the definition of comfort food. It's hearty, cozy and packed with cheesy flavor from the gooey Velveeta cheese.

Ingredients

3/4 cup small cauliflowerets
3/4 cup small broccoli florets
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup halved thinly sliced carrot
1 to 2 tablespoons butter
1-1/2 cups 2% milk, divided
1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/3 cup cubed Velveeta

Directions

In a large saucepan, cook the cauliflower, broccoli, onion and carrot in butter until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in 1-1/4 cups milk, bouillon, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Combine the flour and remaining 1/4 cup milk until smooth; add to saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Reduce heat; add cheese and stir until melted. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 267 calories, 15g fat (9g saturated fat), 48mg cholesterol, 909mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 2g fiber), 12g protein.

Even my husband, who's never been a big fan of broccoli, digs in to this creamy soup. It's a perfect way to enjoy the produce from our vegetable garden. —Betty Corliss, Stratton, Colorado

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