A Pinterest Win

I found a recipe for Broccoli Cheddar Soup on Pinterest. I followed the directions, * making a few minor changes to reduce the fat content, and loved it! This soup recipe will definitely be a permanent part of my "meals to fix". It was easy to make and yummy to the tummy! Just right for a cool Fall day.

Broccoli Cheddar Soup

1/2 c. butter *I changed amount to 1 T.

1/2 c. each of chopped vegetables of your choice (potatoes, celery, green peppers, carrots, broccoli).

1/2 c. finely chopped onion

2 c. water

1 T. granulated chicken bouillon or 2 chicken bouillon cubes

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1/2 c. butter

3/4 c. flour

4. c. milk *I used skim milk

2. c. sharp cheddar cheese

1. Heat butter in pan over medium heat. Add vegetables and cook until tender, stirring occasionally. *To reduce fat, melt 1 T. butter in pan and cook onion until golden brown. For all other vegetables, boil or steam just until done. I chose broccoli, celery, and carrots.

2. Add steamed vegetables to browned onion. Add water and bouillon; bring to a boil and simmer 10 minutes.

3. Meanwhile, heat 1/2 c. butter in a 2 quart pan. Stir in flour and cook until bubbly. Remove from heat.

4. With a wire wish gradually stir in milk until well blended. Cook over medium heat, stirring often until thickened. Do not boil

5. Stir in cheese until fully blended. Stir cheese mixture into vegetables and heat. Top with grated cheese, if desired. Serve immediately.

Serves 8-10

Making a couple minor changes, this recipe was a win! To my dismay most recipes found on Pinterest look amazing but fail to meet my expectations. I was very pleased with the outcome of this recipe. I will be making this soup occasionally in the chilly days ahead.

Writing prompt #1: Create something inspired by Pinterest, was it a win or a fail?

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