Wine Cheese Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb carrot, sliced thinly
3 stalks celery, sliced
1/2 medium onion
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup flour
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (use high quality cheddar, shred by hand)
1 cup diced canned tomato
3 cups chicken stock
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 1/2 cups whipping cream

Preparation

Melt butter in large saucepan.
Add onion, celery, and carrots and saute over medium heat until onions are transluscent.
Add flour.
Add spices, wine, and chicken stock.
Gradually add cheese, being careful not to let the soup boil.
Add whipping cream slowly, still keeping soup from boiling.
Heat through and serve!