Happiness is... Hot Soup on a Cold Day

Lately the cold has been getting to me. I'm finding myself chilly and miserable a lot... too much in fact - I need to fix this. The solution to my winter weeping? A hot, rich, cheesy soup. I searched allrecipes over for a soup containing the vegetables in my fridge and a cheesy base but to no avail, so I took matters into my own hands: I made my own. For a first shot at making my own soup I have to give it to myself, it turned out just the way I wanted. This hearty blend of vegetables is sure to give you just what you're looking for as well!

Hubby Approval Rating?         4.0/5.0          Why? "I was expecting something more like straight cheese soup or closer to hamburger cheese soup. So I was a little disappointed at the lack of meat. Although, it was very filling and the potato was a pretty good substitute for meat (texture wise). It was light and tasty."

Dani's Cheesy Veggie Soup

1 cup cauliflower chopped    1 cup broccoli chopped

1 cup potatoes cubed           1/2 cup onion chopped

1/2 cup carrot diced              1 cup water

1/4 cup butter                         1/4 cup flour

3 cups milk                             3/4 cups Velveeta cheese

Salt and pepper to taste

- In a large sauce pan combine cauliflower, broccoli, potato, onion, carrot and water. Bring to a boil and cook until soft - about 5-10 minutes

- In soup pot melt butter over medium heat. Add flour stirring constantly and remove from heat

- Gradually whisk in milk and return to heat

- Gradually add Velveeta until melted

- Salt and pepper to desired taste.

Cauliflower and Cheese,

Dani