Veggie Cheese Soup

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion*
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper, to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
• 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 pkg Green Giant® Simply Steam™ Broccoli, Carrots, Cauliflower & Cheese Sauce
• 3/4 cup half & half
• 3/4 cup 2% or whole milk
• 1 1/2 cups (6oz) grated sharp cheddar cheese, plus more for servings**
• Pinch of cayenne, optional

Directions

1. Microwave Green Giant Vegetables according to pack instructions.
2. Meanwhile melt butter in a large pot. Add onions and saute until tender, 2-3 minutes.
3. Sprinkle flour over butter and onions and cook, whisking constantly, for 1 minute.
4. Whisk in salt, pepper and garlic powder.
5. Gradually whisk in vegetables or chicken broth and Dijon until smooth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer.
6. Add Green Giant Vegetables to soup and continue simmering for 10 minutes.
7. Whisk in half and hald and milk and bring back to a simmer
8. Gradually whisk in shredded cheese and remove from heat.
9. Adjust seasoning.
10. Pour into warm bowls and garnish with shredded cheese.