1/4 C. Butter or margarine
1/4 C. Finely chopped onion
2/3 C. Flour
3 (10 1/2 oz.) cans chicken broth
3/4 tsp. Salt (optional)
1 1/4 C. Finely chopped celery
1 1/4 C. Finely chopped carrot
1 (16 oz.) bag frozen broccoli cuts, rinsed with hot tap water
1 lb. Pasteurized process cheese spread, cubed
2 C. Half & half or whipping cream
Croutons for garnish (optional)
Melt butter in small skillet over medium heat; add onion and sauté until
Transparent. Transfer to slow cooker and turn slow cooker on LOW.
Gradually add flour to slow cooker stirring constantly using a whisk or
Spoon. Add chicken broth and stir until smooth. Add salt, celery, carrot
And broccoli. Stir to combine. Cover and cook on Low 5-6 hours or High
3-4 hours. Add cheese cubes, stirring until melted; then add half &
Half, stirring to blend. Cover and continue cooking 30 minutes or until
Soup is hot. Garnish individual bowls with croutons, if desired. Serves 6.