Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb. (1 large head) broccoli
  • 2 c. water
  • 1 large stalk celery (optional)
  • 1 medium onion, diced (optional)
  • 1 tsp. lemon juice
  • 4 Tbsp. butter
  • 4 Tbsp. flour
  • 2 1/2 c. water
  • 1 small whipping cream (unwhipped)
  • 2 chicken bouillon cubes
  • 3/4 tsp. salt (optional)
  • 1/8 tsp. pepper
  • 1/2 large box Velveeta cheese

Method

  • Add finely chopped broccoli, onion, celery and lemon juice to 2 cups boiling water.
  • Cook until tender.
  • Do not drain; mash slightly.
  • Heat butter in 3-quart pan.
  • Blend in flour, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth and bubbly.
  • Remove from heat; stir in the 2 1/2 cups of water.
  • Heat to boiling, stirring constantly.
  • Add broccoli mixture, salt (optional), pepper and bouillon cubes.
  • Heat again just to boiling.
  • Cut up 1 pound Velveeta cheese.
  • Add to mixture and heat to melt cheese.
  • Add cream; do not boil.