Broccoli Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

32 oz. chicken broth
2 bay leaves
1 large onion, chopped
2 to 3 cloves garlic
3 to 4 broccoli spears (fresh), cut into small pieces (bite size)
1 small bell pepper, chopped
3 ribs celery, chopped
Tony Cachere's seasoning to taste
1 1/2 pt. half and half
1 (10 3/4 oz.) can cream of mushroom soup
1 (10 3/4 oz.) can cream of celery soup
3/4 lb. Velveeta cheese

Preparation

Put first 8 ingredients in pot and boil until broccoli is tender.
Add half and half, soups and cheese.
Heat until all is melted (do not boil).
Stir as it heats.
Serves 8.