Southwestern Broccoli Cheese Soup

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• 4 cups water
• 4 teaspoons chicken bouillon (reduced-sodium) or 4 teaspoons vegetable bouillon (reduced-sodium)
• 4 cups broccoli florets
• 3 cups hash brown potatoes (southern-style, frozen)
• 1 cup carrot, chopped
• 1 cup celery, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups nonfat milk
• 6 ounces velveeta cheese
• 1 cup chunky salsa

Recipe

• 1 in a large saucepan, combine the water, bouillon cubes, vegetables, salt, and pepper.
• 2 bring to a boil. reduce heat and cover and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
• 3 combine the flour and milk until smooth.
• 4 gradually stir into the soup. bring to a boil and cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
• 5 reduce heat to low. add the cheese and cook and stir until cheese is melted.
• 6 add the salsa and cook and stir until heated through.