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Amish Cheesy Broccoli-Cauliflower Soup

so delicious, a summery blend of veggies makes this a perfect soup year-round!
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Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup butter
  • ¼ cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt optional
  • 4 cups whole milk
  • 1 large head broccoli, fresh is best (about 4 cups chopped)
  • 1 large head cauliflower, fresh is best(about 4 cups chopped)
  • 4 cups shredded Cheese, Colby-Jack mix recommended but any will do.

Instructions
 

  • Steam the broccoli and cauliflower in the soup pot (or however you wish) until slightly firm with good texture and color.( about 8 minutes on high heat)
  • Do NOT cook them to mushiness.
  • Remove the veggies and Set aside.
  • Making the sauce- In a large soup pot, melt the butter on low heat.
  • Raise heat to medium and add the flour.
  • Whisk the flour and butter together until it bubbles and immediately pour in 1 cup of milk while whisking.
  • Add the remaining milk slowly as the sauce thickens, whisking constantly. Add shredded cheeses into the sauce.
  • Stir until all the cheese is melted. Pour the steamed vegetables/ Bring up to slow boil over medium heat while stirring to thoroughly mix the ingredients.
  • REDUCE the heat to simmer stirring often.
  • When veggies are tender, ladle into a bowl and serve!
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