Cheese Soup

Total Time

30 Minutes

Servings

10

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter
• 3/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped carrot
• 1/2 cup plain flour
• 2 tablespoons corn flour
• 1 quart chicken stock
• 1 quart milk
• 1/8 teaspoon baking powder
• 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• salt and pepper to taste
• chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

1. Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and carrot, and cook, stirring frequently until tender.
2. Whisk in the flour and corn flour, and cook for about a minute stirring constantly. Gradually whisk in the chicken stock and milk so that no lumps form.
3. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture is starting to thicken, 10 to 15 minutes.
4. Remove from heat. Stir in the baking powder, and shredded cheese, and season with salt and pepper.