Cheesy Broccoli & Cauliflower Soup

• fresh broccoli florets↗3 cups
• fresh cauliflower florets↗3 cups
• celery ribs, sliced↗3
• small vidalia onion, chopped fine↗1
• water (or vegetable stock is fine too)↗2 cups
• butter↗3 tablespoons
• flour↗3 tablespoons
• milk↗2 1⁄3 cups
• process cheese, cubed (Velveeta)↗1 lb

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a large saucepan, combine the broccoli, cauliflower, celery, onion, and water (or veggie) stock.

2. 2

   Bring to a boil then reduce heat and cover to simmer for 10-12 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

3. 3

   While vegetables are simmering, in a small saucepan, melt butter.

4. 4

   Stir the flour into the butter until smooth.

5. 5

   Gradually stir in milk to the flour mixture and bring this to a boil then cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.

6. 6

   Reduce heat to the milk mixture and add the cheese then cook and stir until cheese is melted.

7. 7

   Drain vegetables and place back into their saucepan.

8. 8

   Add cheese sauce to the vegetables and heat through.