Leftover Party Tray Vegetable Soup

4.49 from 54 votes

Use up that big tray of leftovers from the party before. They are all cleaned and prepped and ready for you for this delicious Leftover Party Tray Vegetable Soup.

Prep Time5

Cook Time12

Total Time17

Course: Soup Recipes

Cuisine: American

Keyword: leftovers, party tray soup, soup, vegetables, veggies

Servings: -8 servings

Calories: 274kcal

Author: Tara Noland

Ingredients

5 cups broccoli and cauliflower florets
8-10 baby carrots sliced
5-6 short pieces of celery sliced
5 cups water
2 tsp. Instant Vegetarian Broth Mix or vegetable bouillon
4 Tbsp. butter
4 Tbsp. AP flour
1 tsp. salt
Freshly ground pepper
2 cups 2% milk
1 cup cheddar cheese grated
1 tsp. hot pepper sauce

Instructions

In a large pot add the broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, celery, water and broth mix. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 10-12 min. or until the veggies are tender. Do not drain.
In a medium sauce pan melt the butter and add the flour, salt and pepper. While whisking add in the milk gradually. Bring up to a simmer and cook whisking for two minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the cheese until it melts. Add in the hot sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Add to the cauliflower/broccoli mix and stir. Serve immediately.

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