Original 1886 Velveeta Cheese Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup onion, diced
1/2 cup celery, diced
1/2 cup carrot, diced
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
4 cups chicken broth (room temp.)
4 cups milk (room temp.)
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1 lb Velveeta cheese, cubed
1 teaspoon salt & pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon paprika

Preparation

Melt butter in heavy saucepan. Saute' vegetables until tender.
Stir in flour and cornstarch. Cook until bubbly.
Add stock and milk gradually;
blending into smooth sauce.
Add soda and cheese cubes; stir until
thickened.
Season with salt & pepper; add parsley.
Before serving,heat thoroughly in double boiler. DO NOT LET BOIL.
Garnish with paprika.
Serve and enjoy!