Broccoli Chicken Cheese Soup

Years ago, before the kids were born, I went to a relief society dinner with my mom. They served soup and salad and included the recipes for this soup and some really yummy salad dressing on the program. This soup is so good. It's pretty and satisfying and delicious. 

Serves 10-12 

3-4 cups water with chicken boul. or 3 cups chicken broth 
5 skinned chicken breasts 
3 large carrots, diced 
3 stalks celery, chopped fine 
1 medium onion, diced 
1/2 cup butter 
1/2 cup flour 
4 cups (1 quart) whole milk 
1 1/2 pounds precooked and drained broccoli 
15 oz. jar cheez whiz 

Boil chicken in 3 cups of broth with carrots, celery, and onion for 1 hour. Remove chicken and veggies. Save 2-3 cups of broth. Set the chicken aside to cool and cut or shred into pieces to be added later. In a large pot, melt butter and stir in flour. Slowly add milk and saved broth. Add veggies, chicken and broccoli. Heat all together and then add cheez whiz. Great in bread bowls. 

Enjoy!