Canadian Cheese Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. chicken stock
1 c. diced carrots
1 1/2 c. celery, diced
8 oz. butter
1/4 c. onion, minced
1/2 c. flour, sifted
6 c. milk
8 oz. American cheese, shredded
8 oz. Cheddar cheese, shredded

Preparation

Heat chicken stock.
Add celery and carrots.
Cook until vegetables are tender; set aside.
Heat butter in saucepan.
Add onion and saute lightly.
Add flour and stir with a wire whip; cook 2 to 4 minutes, making sure flour and butter are well blended.
Add vegetable broth and milk; stir with wire whip and bring to a boil.
Turn heat to low as it thickens.
Add cheese and stir over low heat until cheese is melted.
Garnish with fresh chopped parsley or bacon bits.