Save-The-Day Soup

• 6 cups chopped fresh broccoli
• 6 cups chopped cauliflower
• 4 celery ribs with leaves, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 3 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 medium onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each ) chicken broth
• 1/2 to 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
• 1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
• 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• 2 cups half-and-half cream
• Shredded cheddar cheese, optional

1. In a 6-qt. stockpot, combine the first 14 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 15-20 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
2. Remove soup from heat; cool slightly. Process in batches in a blender until smooth. Return to pan; stir in cream. Heat through. If desired, sprinkle with cheese. Freeze option: Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth or water if necessary.

fresh broccoli, cauliflower, celery, carrots, onion, chicken broth, salt, ground cumin, garlic powder, cajun seasoning, lemonpepper seasoning, red pepper, pepper, hot pepper sauce, cream, cheddar cheese

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/save-the-day-soup/ (may not work)