Creamy Garden Veggie & Cheese Soup Recipe: Quick Comfort

Ingredients

• 3 cups (710 ml) broccoli florets, fresh
• 3 cups (710 ml) cauliflower florets, fresh
• 1 cup (240 ml) carrots, diced (about 2 medium to large)
• 1 cup (240 ml) celery, diced (about 2 large ribs)
• 1 cup (240 ml) onion, diced (about 1 small to medium)
• 2 cups (470 ml) cheddar cheese, sharp, shredded
• 1 cup (240 ml) half and half
• 4 cups (950 ml) water
• 4 tsp chicken base (such as Better Than Bouillon)
• 2 tbsps olive oil (regular or light, not extra virgin)
• 3 tbsps all-purpose flour
• Salt, to taste
• Pepper, to taste