Cheesy Broccoli Potato Soup

• 1 quart chicken broth
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 12 cup finely chopped celery
• 12 cup finely chopped carrot
• 2 cups cubed idaho potatoes
• 12 teaspoon celery seed
• 12 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 cups small broccoli florets
• 1 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• salt and pepper

1. Combine all ingredients except broccoli, milk, cornstarch, cheese, salt and pepper in slow cooker.
2. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, adding broccoli during last 30 minutes.
3. Turn heat to high and cook 10 minutes, stirring in the combined milk and cornstarch, 2-3 minutes.
4. Add cheese, stirring until melted, 2-3 minutes.
5. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

chicken broth, onion, celery, carrot, potatoes, celery, thyme, broccoli florets, milk, cornstarch, cheddar cheese, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/cheesy-broccoli-potato-soup-467472 (may not work)