Cheddar Cheese Soup

Directions

1. 1
   In a 3-quart saucepan, heat butter.
2. 2
   Add onion, carrot, green pepper and celery.
3. 3
   Saute 6 to 8 minutes or until soft, but not browned.
4. 4
   Turn vegetables in a blender or food processor fitted with a steel blade.
5. 5
   While processing, add flour and broth. Return to saucepan and bring to a boil, whisking constantly until soup thickens.
6. 6
   Reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, for about 10 minutes.
7. 7
   Whisk in cheese a handful at a time.
8. 8
   Cook until cheese dissolves, then pour in 1 cup of milk, adding 1/2 cup more if soup is too thick.
9. 9
   Taste for seasoning and add salt and white or red pepper.
10. 10
    Heat to serving temperature.
11. 11
    Soup is good either hot or cold.
12. 12
    Makes 6 to 8 servings.