Broccoli and Cheese Soup

5 cups water
2 tsp. chicken bouillon
2 cups carrots, chopped
2 cups broccoli, chopped
1/2 onion, chopped
4+ mushrooms, sliced & sauteed
3 TBSP. butter
3 TBSP flour
1 can (12 oz.) evaporated milk
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 cheese packet from Mac & Cheese box
1 cup cheddar cheese
Bring water to a boil. Add bouillon and stir until dissolved. Add vegetables. Cover and cook on med. heat for 20 minutes or until tender. Melt butter in medium saucepan on med-high heat. Stir in flour until smooth. Slowly add evaporated milk, stirring constantly until smooth and thick. Add spices. Mix in cheese packet and cheese. Remove from heat and stir until cheese is melted. Combine with vegetables and water. Stir until smooth.
Serve with Garlic Cheese Biscuits and raw baby carrots.

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