Broccoli Cauliflower Cheese Soup

• broccoli 2 lg., stalks, about 1 1/2 lbs. total
• cauliflower florets 2 1/2 cups sm.
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 onions finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves chopped
• 1/2 cup white flour all purpose, divided
• 3 cups water
• 2 chicken stock cubes
• 4 cups low-fat milk or whole
• 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper or white, preferably freshly ground
• 1 pinch ground nutmeg
• 12 ounces sharp cheddar cheese grated or shredded very, about 3 c.

1. Trim the florets from broccoli stalks; reserve stems. Coarsely chop florets. Using vegetable peeler or sharp knife remove and discard tough outer layer from reserved broccoli stems. Cut stems crosswise into 1/8 inch thick slices. Set vegetables aside.
2. Melt butter in 4-5 quart pot over medium high heat. Add onions and parsley and cook, stirring, for 4-5 minutes, or until onions are limp but not browned. Using a wooden spoon stir in 2 tablespoons of the flour until thoroughly incorporated and smooth. Gradually stir the water and then the bouillon cubes into the pot. Bring mixture to boil. Stir in reserved broccoli and cauliflower. Lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Stir in milk, salt, pepper and nutmeg and let
3. In a large bowl, combine all but 1/4 cup of the grated cheese (Velveeta melts up much nicer) with the remaining flour and toss until cheese is evenly coated with flour. Stir the cheese flour mixture into the pot. Cook, uncovered, stirring frequently, for 3-4 minutes longer, or until cheese melts and the soup thickens slightly and is piping hot but not boiling. Sprinkle the soup with the remaining grated cheese and serve immediately.

broccoli, cauliflower, butter, onions, parsley, white flour, water, chicken, lowfat milk, salt, black pepper, ground nutmeg, cheddar cheese

Taken from www.yummly.com/recipe/Broccoli-Cauliflower-Cheese-Soup-1650191 (may not work)