Retta's Broccoli Cheese Soup

I got this recipe from a friend, Loretta Falashi, in Racine, WI at least 17 years ago! It is a quick soup to make. Kathleen and I made this Friday night with a Spinach Salad.

Retta's Broccoli Cheese Soup

1 qt water

5 chicken boullion cubes. Put these in a 2 qt pan.

Bring to a boil and add:

2 c broccoli

2 c carrots, chopped

2 c celery, chopped

Cook for 15 minutes.

Melt on low(or in microwave) 1 qt milk and 1 lb velveeta

In a large pot, melt 1 stick butter or margarine with 1/2 c chopped onion. Saute for 5 minutes. Add 1/2 c flour and stir well. Add broth from the veggies to the butter and flour mixture, slowly. Add veggies and stir well. Add milk mixture and stir well to mix.