Cheesy Vegetable Soup

1/2 stick butter
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup carrots, chopped
3 ribs celery, chopped
3-4 cloves garlic, minced
32 oz. chicken or vegetable broth
2 small cans chicken, with water
2 cups hash browns (shredded potato)
1/4 cup flour
1 cup water
1/2 cup sweet cream
1/2 cup sour cream
2 cups broccoli, chopped
1 cup cauliflower, chopped
2 cups cheddar cheese
Salt, and pepper to taste.  Garlic salt is also excellent.

1-Saute onion, carrots and celery in butter over medium heat until tender.  Add garlic and cook 1-2 additional minutes.  Add flour and stir to create a roux.

2-Add chicken and chicken broth.  Add chopped broccoli, cauliflower and potato.  Simmer until vegetables are tender.

3-Stir in cheese and allow to melt.  Stir in creams and add up to 1 cup water, if needed.

Once again....thank you Jason!!