Ingredients
2 cups water1 cup chopped carrots1 cup chopped celery1/2 cup chopped onion1 pound fresh broccoli, choppedCHEESE SAUCE:1/2 cup butter, cubed1/2 cup all-purpose flour2 teaspoons salt or to taste1/4 teaspoon white pepper4 cups milkHot pepper sauce, optional1 pound cubed Velveeta or 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
Preparation
In large saucepan, combine the water, carrots, celery and onion. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add broccoli; cook, uncovered, until broccoli is crisp-tender.
Meanwhile, melt butter in large saucepan; stir in the flour, salt and pepper and milk until smooth. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until mixture is thickened. Add pepper sauce if desired. Stir in the cheese; cook and stir until melted. Add the ham and undrained vegetables; stir until blended.