Canadian Cheese Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. butter
1/2 c. onion, finely diced
1/2 c. carrots, finely diced
1/2 c. celery, finely diced
1/4 c. flour
1 1/2 Tbsp. cornstarch
1 qt. chicken stock
1 qt. milk
1/8 tsp. soda
1 c. processed Cheddar-type cheese
salt and pepper
2 Tbsp. parsley, chopped fine

Preparation

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