Broccoli Cheese And Potato Soup

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1/3 cup chopped onion
• 1/3 cup chopped celery
• 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
• 1/4 cup flour
• 4 cups diced peeled potatoes
• 2 1/2 cups chopped broccoli, steamed until crisp tender
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 cups skim milk
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 dash paprika
• salt
• minced fresh parsley, if desired

Recipe

• 1 in a large saucepan, saute onion and celery in butter over medium heat until tender.
• 2 add flour, pepper, salt, and paprika and stir until smooth.
• 3 add broth, milk, and potatoes, stirring constantly until it boils and thickens.
• 4 reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
• 5 stir in cheese and cooked broccoli and cook over low until cheese is melted and soup is heated through.
• 6 sprinkle individual servings with parsley if desired.