Cheddar Cheese Broccoli Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. butter or margarine
1/2 c. finely diced onion
1/2 c. finely diced carrots
1/2 c. finely diced celery
1/4 c. flour
1/4 c. cornstarch
1 qt. chicken broth
1 qt. milk
1/8 tsp. soda
2 c. or more sharp Cheddar cheese, grated
salt and pepper
3 to 4 c. fresh, cooked broccoli pieces
2 Tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Preparation

Melt butter in pan; add onion, carrots and celery and saute over low heat until soft.
Add flour and cornstarch and cook until bubbly.
Add broth and milk slowly; stir until smooth.
Add soda and grated cheese.
Season to taste.
Add cooked broccoli and heat through.
Add parsley just before serving.