Easy Cream Of Broccoli Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons flour
1 celery rib
2 garlic cloves
1 medium onion
4 cups vegetable broth
1 (16 ounce) bag frozen broccoli
2 cups milk
1 1/2 cups cubed veleveta cheese
pepper
hot sauce

Preparation

Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.
Add diced celery, onion, and garlic to butter. Allow 2 minutes to soften.
Stir in flour and continue stirring for 1 minute.
Slowly stir in veg. broth & frozen broccoli. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
Spoon out most of the big chunks of broccoli.
Mash the broccoli with a potato masher or puree in a blender -- return broccoli to soup.
Add milk and cubed cheese. Stir occasionally until melted and well combined.
Season with black pepper &/or hot sauce for a kick!