Easy Cheese And Broccoli Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 Tbsp. butter
1 c. onion, finely chopped
1 c. frozen sliced carrot rounds
1 c. celery, finely chopped
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen broccoli cuts
1 (10 3/4 oz.) can condensed chicken broth
3 c. skim milk
1 (8 oz.) jar pasteurized process cheese spread
8 slices toasted French bread
Gouda cheese, cut into thin wedges

Preparation

Melt butter in 3-quart saucepan.
Add onion and celery.
Cook and stir for 5 minutes over medium heat.
Add carrots, broccoli and broth.
Cover and bring to boil, separating broccoli with fork. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
Add milk; bring to simmer.
Stir in cheese, stirring until melted.
Pour soup into ovenproof casserole or individual soup bowls.
Place cheese wedges on French bread; float on top of soup.
Place under a broiler just long enough to melt and turn a delicate brown.
Seres 6 to 8.