BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP

Wow!!! I’ve been craving Cr. of Broccoli Soup lately and happened to come across this recipe. Since it’s a raining day in Canada, I decided it was a perfect day to make soup... so I made this soup and WOW!!! it’s quick, easy and so freaken good.... I mean really, really good. I will definitely make it again. YUMMY

2 cups chicken broth or 1 (15 oz.) can chicken broth
1 (12 ounce) bag frozen broccoli (I used a whole head of broccoli, chopped)
1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
1 tsp. minced garlic
1 medium carrot, shredded
2 tbsp. butter or margarine
2 tbsp. flour
1 (12 oz.) can evaporated milk
1 (10 3/4 oz.) can cream of chicken soup, undiluted (I use cream of mushroom by mistake)
8 oz. Velveeta cheese, cut in chunks (about 1 cup)
Salt & pepper to taste

In a microwave safe bowl or saucepan, combine the chicken broth, onion, garlic, carrot and broccoli. Cook in the microwave for 8 minutes stirring after about 4 minutes. Make sure the veggies are cooked. Remove and set aside.
In a separate saucepan on low heat melt the butter, stir in the flour. Just like you were making gravy.
Slowly add the milk stirring constantly and the cream of chicken soup.

Have your cheese cut in chunks and add to the milk mixture. Then add the broccoli mixture to this and continue cooking on low heat for 5 to 10 minutes.
NOTE: Once the soup was ready, I used 2 knifes and cup the broccoli into smaller pieces. But you can leave it the way it is if you want. It's yummy either way... :))
Makes 8 to 10 cups.

NOTE: I don’t ever bring this to a boil, but just cook on low heat. This soup is amazing and u can serve it with biscuit or with cornbread. Enjoy!