Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp. oil
  • 4 stalks celery, chopped
  • 2 medium each: potatoes and carrots, peeled, finely chopped Target 2 lb For $3.00 thru 02/06
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 large red pepper, chopped
  • 2 cans (10 fl oz/284 mL each) fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup each: milk and light cream (5%)
  • 500 g Velveeta Process Cheese Product, cut up (about 3 cups)

Method

  • Heat oil in large heavy saucepan on medium heat.
  • Add vegetables; cook and stir 3 to 5 min.
  • or until crisp-tender.
  • Add broth, water and black pepper; stir.
  • Bring to boil.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 15 min.
  • or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Gradually add milk and cream, stirring constantly with wire whisk until well blended.
  • Reduce heat to low.
  • Add Velveeta; cook 5 min.
  • or until Velveeta is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring occasionally.
  • Pour soup, in batches, into blender or food processor; cover.
  • Blend until pureed.
  • Return to saucepan.
  • Cook on low heat until heated through, stirring occasionally.