Best Cream of Broccoli Soup

Total Time: 50 mins

Prep Time: 30 mins

Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

 2 tablespoons butter

 1 onion, chopped 

 1 garlic clove, chopped

 1 stalk celery, chopped

 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth

 4 cups broccoli

 3 tablespoons butter

 3 tablespoons flour

 2 cups milk (or 1 1/2 cups milk and 1/2 cup evaporated milk) 

pepper

 1/2 cup Velveeta cheese (or more)

 

 

Directions: 

  Melt 2 tablespoons butter in medium sized stock pot, and sauté onion, garlic and celery until tender.

  Add broccoli and broth; cover and simmer for 10 minutes.

  Purée soup (I use a hand blender) or mash with potato masher.

  Return to heat.

  In small saucepan, over medium heat melt 3 tablespoons butter, stir in flour and add milk.

  Stir until thick and bubbly, add to soup.

  Add cheese; stir until melted.

  Season with pepper and serve.