1 c. sliced celery
1 c. chopped onion
2 tbsp. butter
2/3 c. flour
4 c. water
2 tbsp. chicken bouillon
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 c. frozen broccoli, cauliflower and carrots combined
1 c. frozen hash browns
3 c. milk or half and half
2 1/2 c. shredded cheddar cheese

In large kettle cook celery and onion in butter until tender; stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add water then bouillon, pepper and vegetables; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 15 minutes. Add milk and cheese. Cook and stir until cheese melts and soup is hot, do not boil.