Recipe: Cheesy Broccoli Soup

It is winter and we are having a snow day here in South Carolina so I have been thinking about warm weather meals such as soup.  I have been debating which one to make for our family but thought I could share them with you.  If you like veggies and cheese you’ll enjoy this soup.  You can add in other vegetables that you have on hand in your fridge.  The girls like Cheesy Broccoli Soup just as much as we do.  Glad both girls love eating veggies!

Cheesy Broccoli Soup

• 1 (16 ounce) package of Broccoli
• 1 can Chicken Broth
• 3 medium Potatoes (cut into 1/2 inch pieces)
• 1/2 onion (chopped)
• 1/2 tablespoon Butter
• 1/2 package Velveta Cheese
• 1/2 cup Milk
• 1/2 teaspoon Chives
• Pinch of Salt & Pepper
• Shredded Cheddar Cheese (optional)

Put butter and diced onions in the crock pot on high for about 30 minutes.  While that is cooking prepare the remaining ingredients.  Turn down the crock pot to low then add the cut potatoes, broth and broccoli to the crock pot.  Stir in the cut up pieces of the Velveta cheese, milk, and chives.  Cook on low for 6 hours, stirring occasionally.  Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese to the top before serving!