Cheese Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. butter
1/2 c. finely diced carrots
1/4 c. flour
1 qt. chicken stock
1/8 tsp. soda
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 c. finely diced onion
1/2 c. finely diced celery
1 1/2 Tbsp. cornstarch
1 qt. milk
1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
parsley (optional)

Preparation

Melt butter in the pot you are going to make soup.
Add onions, carrots and celery and saute over low heat until soft. Add flour and cornstarch and cook until bubbly.
Add stock and milk and make a smooth sauce.
Add soda and the cheese.
Season with salt and pepper.
Add parsley a few minutes before serving. Makes 8 servings.