Cheddar Cheese Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. margarine
1 c. finely chopped onion
1 c. finely chopped carrots
1 c. finely chopped celery
1 c. flour
1 qt. chicken stock
1 qt. milk
3 c. grated Cheddar cheese
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. white pepper
1 c. diced, cooked ham

Preparation

Saute vegetables in margarine until soft.
Add flour and mix until smooth.
Add chicken stock.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
Add cheese and ham.
Cook 10 minutes longer.
Add milk, salt and pepper.
Heat to serving temperature. Makes approximately 2 quarts.