Broccoli Cheese Soup

Broccoli Cheese Soup
Broccoli Cheese Soup
My sister gave this recipe to me many years ago. It's become a family favorite. My kids request it often. I am not a big fan of Velveeta cheese, but it sure does work in this recipe! The soup is creamy and highly satisfying. Enjoy :-)
  • Preparing Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Served Person: 6
contains white meat tree nut free nut free contains gluten red meat free shellfish free contains dairy
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups water
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 4 cups whole milk
  • 4 chicken bouillon cubes
  • 1 bag frozen broccoli
  • 2 carrots peeled and grated
  • 1 potato peeled and grated
  • 1 onion chopped fine (small)
  • 4 ounces velveeta cheese cubed
  • Carbohydrate 25.0998709304678 g
  • Cholesterol 62.8608328884891 mg
  • Fat 22.700482989777 g
  • Fiber 1.67121668271224 g
  • Protein 7.03203750147155 g
  • Saturated Fat 14.1896596205495 g
  • Serving Size 1 1 -8 serving(s) (266g)
  • Sodium 281.709025776843 mg
  • Sugar 23.4286542477556 g
  • Trans Fat 1.51618754881193 g
  • Calories 326 calories

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