Cheese Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. finely chopped carrot
1/2 c. finely chopped onion
1/4 c. finely chopped celery
2 Tbsp. butter
1 c. chicken broth
2 c. half and half
1 1/2 c. shredded American cheese (6 oz.)

Preparation

In covered saucepan, cook carrot, onion and celery in butter over low heat until tender.
Add broth; cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.
Stir in half and half and cheese until cheese melts and soup is heated through.
Do not boil!