Best Cream of Broccoli Soup

Description: This recipe is thick and flavorful. Simple, delicious, and quick to make. Hope that you enjoy it as much as my family does. I have added chicken to this soup, very good

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, chopped
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth
• 4 cups broccoli
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 2 cups milk (or 1 1/2 cups milk and 1/2 cup evaporated milk)
• pepper
• 1/2 cup Velveeta cheese (or more)

Steps:

1. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in medium sized stock pot, and sauté onion, garlic and celery until tender.
2. Add broccoli and broth; cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
3. Purée soup (I use a hand blender) or mash with potato masher.
4. Return to heat.
5. In small saucepan, over medium heat melt 3 tablespoons butter, stir in flour and add milk.
6. Stir until thick and bubbly, add to soup.
7. Add cheese; stir until melted.
8. Season with pepper and serve.