Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipe - (3.9/5)

Ingredients

• 1/2 stick butter
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 3 cups low sodium chicken broth or stock
• 1 cup half & half
• 2 heads broccoli, florets roughly chopped & stalks discarded
• 1 cup milk
• 1/3 cup cornstarch
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/8 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 8 oz. Velveeta cheese, cubed
• 1 1/2 to 2 cups sharp shredded cheese, plus additional for garnish