Broccoli and Cheese soup!

Ingredients:  

3 carrots

3 stalks celery

1 small onion

16oz broccoli, fresh or frozen

1 stick butter

4 T flour

1 pint Half and Half or heavy whipping cream

2 14-ounce cans chicken broth

1 tsp garlic powder

1-2 tsp cayenne pepper

salt and black pepper to taste

10-12 ounces Velveeta, cubed

Directions:

Chop the vegetables in food processor. Boil or cook in microwave til tender. Drain.

Make a roux with the butter and flour. Add the Half and Half, broth, and spices. Whisk. Bring to a boil. Add the prepared vegetables and cubed Velveeta. Stir til cheese melts. Simmer.

Do not skip the cayenne pepper, this is what makes it

Instant Pot:

Saute Onion celery and carrots 

All all ingredients except half and half and Velveeta. Manual for 5min with quick release. Make a roux

Add cheese

Add heavy cream

I usually save some broccoli or have extra and heat in microwave to have some broccoli chunks in the soup.