Creamy Chicken & Vegetable Soup

This is a quick throw-together recipe that I got from my good friend Lorisa. My entire family loves it, especially Kayla. She asks for her favorite soup that has "broccoli" and "carrots" in it.

5 cups water

1 pkg (10 oz) frozen chopped broccoli (fresh works too)

1 medium carrot, shredded (chopped works too)

2 tsp. dried minced onion

2 cans cream of chicken soup

1 pkg (8oz) cream cheese, cubed

1 can of chicken or one large chicken breast cut and cooked.

3/4 tsp. garlic salt

1/4 tsp. pepper

In a large saucepan, combine 1 cup water and vegetables. Bring to a boil and simmer until vegetables soften.  While they are simmering combine the chicken soup, cream cheese and water until smooth. (I like to put it in the food processor.) Add cream soup mixture to vegetables and water. Then add chicken. Simmer until heated through and serve.