Di's Low-Calorie Broccoli Cheese Soup

Using Mom's Gravy Recipe, I make this low-calorie soup. It can also be gluten-free as long as gluten-free broth is used.

Ingredients
Sliced carrot
1/2 diced red bell pepper
diced onion
olive oil
1 head of broccoli cut into small pieces and steamed
1/2 head of cauliflower cut into small pieces and steamed
3 cans chicken broth, or six cups broth (six cups water with 10-12 boullion cubes)
2 cups milk (If I can afford the calories, I like to use evaporated milk)
1/2 c. corn starch
salt and pepper
cayenne
nutmeg
1 1/2 c. shredded cheese, any variation of cheddar, colby jack, swiss, parmesan, whatever you like.


Saute sliced carrot, 1/2 diced red bell pepper, and diced onion together in olive oil until just soft in sauce pan. In a bowl, whisk together broth, milk, and cornstarch. Pour over sauteed carrot, bell pepper and onion, whisking, bring to a simmer. When thickened, add steamed broccoli and cauliflower.
Salt and pepper to taste
Dash of Cayenne
Dash of nutmeg
Remove from heat
Stir in 1 1/2 c. shredded cheese
Eat plain or pour over baked potatoes.