My mother.
Now I don’t want to bust out on anyone’s Soup Swap, but I got this recipe from the Whitney, Texas Soup Swap and I thought I’d share it. It sounds awful.
I know in Texas they love their Velveeta, so it would make sense that there would be a soup with it, but I am on a diet, so I have not tried it. I leave it to you, swappers of the world, to determine the nature of this soup. Easy to make, cheap enough ingredients, but Boy Howdy! it sounds um….different. But then my mother called me a “Soup Snob”. She write, “We think you will like it A LOT!!!!”
You be the judge.
Texas Velveeta Veg Soup
1 package 16 oz* frozen broccoli, cauliflower and carrot mix
1 large chicken broth (48 oz)
1 3/4 lb velveeta – cut up in cube
Place veggies and broth in large saucepan, cover, bring to boil on med-high heat. Reduce heat to low; simmer 10 min or until veggies are tender. Mash veggies with potato masher to desired consistency. Stir in Velveeta cubes; cool 5 minutes or until cheese is melted and soup is heated.
Uh, I think I’ll pass.
I always think that about Velveeta, but, but, but… Each year I attend some party where a guest has contributed a heated “cheese” dip. I’ll eat almost any non-meaty dip that is in front of me, so I inevitably end up sampling, enjoying, and then asking about the dip. Each time, I am completely surprised when I learn that it is made of Velveeta and miscellaneous other ingredients. So, alls I’m saying is: the most fearful thing about Velveeta for foodie types is that you might one day eat some and LIKE IT!
Interestingly enough, if you use the light Velveeta…this is a recipe often handed out at Weight Watcher meetings. It has, I think 2 points per cup? Maybe it’s only 1….Anyway, I know MANY dieters who consider this soup a staple. It’s…not bad.
Now that is something I need to tell my Mom! She’ll be pleased as punch and undoubtedly try again to get me make it.
Yeah, it does sound kinda disgusting. But the raised-on-Spam in me is intrigued.