Easy Cheese And Broccoli Soup

• 3 Tbsp. butter
• 1 c. onion, finely chopped
• 1 c. frozen sliced carrot rounds
• 1 c. celery, finely chopped
• 1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen broccoli cuts
• 1 (10 3/4 oz.) can condensed chicken broth
• 3 c. skim milk
• 1 (8 oz.) jar pasteurized process cheese spread
• 8 slices toasted French bread
• Gouda cheese, cut into thin wedges

1. Melt butter in 3-quart saucepan.
2. Add onion and celery.
3. Cook and stir for 5 minutes over medium heat.
4. Add carrots, broccoli and broth.
5. Cover and bring to boil, separating broccoli with fork. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
6. Add milk; bring to simmer.
7. Stir in cheese, stirring until melted.
8. Pour soup into ovenproof casserole or individual soup bowls.
9. Place cheese wedges on French bread; float on top of soup.
10. Place under a broiler just long enough to melt and turn a delicate brown.
11. Seres 6 to 8.

butter, onion, carrot, celery, frozen broccoli cuts, condensed chicken broth, milk, bread, gouda cheese

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=467764 (may not work)