Plantation Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. beef broth
3 carrots, pared and chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
3 Tbsp. Crisco
3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
3 c. milk
1/2 c. finely shredded Cheddar cheese
1/3 c. chopped onion

Preparation

Combine broth, carrots, celery, and onion in a saucepan. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Strain; reserve broth and vegetables separately.
Melt Crisco in a saucepan.
Blend in flour until it bubbles.
Add milk slowly, stirring constantly.
Bring to a boil for 2 minutes.
Combine broth and white sauce; simmer 20 minutes. Add cheese and garnish with reserved vegetables.