Joanne's Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Joanne loves to prepare this recipe for large family gatherings.  Over time her husband noticed only the women eat the soup thus it earned the title "The Girlie Soup".  However, rumor has it men sneak a taste or two!

Ingredients:
2 Bags of  frozen broccoli flowerets - 16 oz
    If some are larger than others, I chop them smaller
1 Pint (Light Cream)
2 Pints (1% or 2%) Milk  (Just refill the Light Cream container)
1 Cup Chicken Broth
¼ Teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
½ Teaspoon White Pepper
¼ Teaspoon Salt
½ Cup Finely Chopped Onion
½ Cup Finely Chopped Celery
2 Cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese – Shredded
1 Cup White Cheddar Cheese - Shredded

Preparation:
The onions and celery need to be chopped small so you don’t crunch on onion and celery pieces when the soup is complete.  They will soften in the milk and the broth during cooking time. Add the onion and celery to your crockpot, and top with light cream, milk, broth and spices.  Stir in the two frozen bags of broccoli. Cook in crock pot on high for 3 – 4 hours.  Soup will thicken as it cooks.Half an hour before serving, add the shredded cheese and stir.  The cheese will be stringy and will stick to the broccoli flowerets ….. but that’s okay because it will melt. Serve with your favorite rolls or bread.