Cheesy Broccoli Soup

My mother's healthy recipe was delicious for my sick man. It's creamy, full of flavor, not loaded with fat or calories and wicked easy. After the jump...

(easy) CHEESY BROCCOLI SOUP

4 c water 

12 oz frozen hash browns or diced fresh potatoes

1 c chopped celery 

1 c chopped onion 

1 c chopped carrots 

4 c chopped broccoli 

2 pkg chicken broth or 2 c chicken broth to replace 2c water – 

1 tsp salt 

1/2 tsp pepper 

3 tbsp flour 

2 c skin milk 

6 oz velvetta, cubed

Instructions

In large pot combine water, potatoes, celery, onion, carrots, broccoli, chicken broth, salt, pepper.  Bring to boil and simmer until veggies are tender 20-25 minutes.  Blend flour with milk.  Slowly add to veggie mix stirring constantly.  Stir and heat until thickens.  Add cheese cubes and stir until melted and smooth :)