Cheesy Vegetable Soup I

This soup in really rich and hearty! You can use frozen mixed vegetables for this if you like. Top with croutons.

• Calories: 653 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup margarine
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• 2 ½ cups water
• 2 cups half-and-half
• ground black pepper to taste
• ¼ cup chopped onion
• 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 cup chopped carrots
• 3 teaspoons chicken bouillon powder
• 1 cup chopped broccoli
• 1 cup cauliflower, chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large stock pot melt butter and saute onions until tender.

Step 2

Add water and chicken granules, and bring to a boil.

Step 3

Measure out flour into a separate bowl and add some broth from stock pot to whisk together with flour.

Step 4

Slowly add flour mixture back into soup and add broccoli, cauliflower and carrots. Simmer until vegetables are tender.

Step 5

Add half and half cream, cheese and season with pepper. Heat through until cheese has melted being sure not to bring to a boil. Top with garlic croutons and serve.