Creamy Wild Rice Soup

Acadia had a friend over tonight and they both had seconds of this. The friend says I NEED to give her mom this recipe! lol

1 box wild rice mix, prepared
1/3 cup butter
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup chopped celery
1/3 cup flour
1/2 to 1 tsp salt
4 cups water
1 can (14 oz) vegetable broth
1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
2 cups (8 oz) cubed process American cheese (Velveeta)
12 oz bag frozen broccoli and cauliflower, steamed

In a large saucepan, saute onion and celery in butter until tender. Stir in flour and salt. Gradually stir in water and broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened.

Stir in wild rice. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the milk, cheese, and broccoli and cauliflower; cook and stir until heated through and cheese is melted.