Easy Broccoli Cheese Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 large onion, finely chopped
1 -2 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (optional or to taste)
1/3 cup butter
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of celery soup, undiluted
2 (10 ounce) packages chopped frozen broccoli, thawed
3 -4 cups cooked chicken, cubed (or use cooked turkey)
2 lbs loaf Velveeta cheese, cubed
1 (16 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
4 cups milk
salt and pepper
parmesan cheese (optional)

Preparation

In a large heavy-bottom pot melt the butter over medium heat; add in the onions, saute until the onions are translucent (adding in the garlic, if using the last 2 minutes of cooking).
Add/stir in all the three undiluted soups, frozen thawed broccoli, Velveeta cheese, mushrooms and milk; cook stirring until the cheese melts and the broccoli is tender.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Ladle into bowls and top with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.