Creamy Vegetable-Cheese Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. plus 1 Tbsp. margarine
1 c. onion, chopped
2 c. hot water
2 c. cabbage, shredded
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen lima beans
1 c. carrots, sliced
1 c. potatoes, cubed
1 Tbsp. chicken seasoning
3 Tbsp. flour
3 c. milk
1/4 tsp. paprika
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 1/2 c. (6 oz.) Cheddar cheese, shredded

Preparation

Melt 2 tablespoons margarine in large skillet and saute onions until tender; add hot water, veggies and chicken seasoning.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce and simmer for 20 minutes or until tender.
Cool completely.
Melt remaining margarine in large pot.
Add flour and stir until smooth.
Cook stirring constantly for 1 minute. Gradually add milk; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thick and bubbly.
Stir in paprika, pepper and cheese. Gradually stir in vegetable mixture and heat until hot.