Wisconsin Cheese Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. butter
1/2 c. chopped onion
1/4 c. carrots, finely chopped
1/4 c. celery, finely chopped
3 potatoes, finely chopped
1/4 c. flour
1/4 tsp. baking soda
2 c. milk
1 1/2 c. chicken broth
8 oz. grated Cheddar cheese
1 red pepper, crushed
parsley

Preparation

Cook vegetables until tender; drain.
In saucepan, melt butter.
Add onion; cook until tender.
Stir in flour; cook and stir 2 or 3 minutes until bubbly.
Stir in soda.
Gradually add milk and broth.
Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer, stirring, until mixture thickens slightly, 10 to 15 minutes.
Add cheese and red pepper; stir until melted.
Garnish with parsley.
Makes about 4 1/2 cups.