Wisconsin Cheese Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c butter
1/2 c green peppers, diced
1/3 c flour
6 oz medium cheddar cheese, grated
milk to thin soup (optional)
1/2 c carrots, diced
1/2 c onions, minced
4 c rich chicken broth
salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Melt butter in 3 qt saucepan.
Add vegetables, saute until tender but not brown.
Add flour; stir.
Add stock; stir until thickened.
Add cheese stirring constantly.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Simmer 15 minutes, thin with small amount of milk, if desired.