Cheese Soup

Directions

1. 1
   Melt 6 tablespoons butter.
2. 2
   Add flour, blending well.
3. 3
   Pour milk in gradually, blending well.
4. 4
   Bring to a boil.
5. 5
   Add cheese and remove from heat, but keep warm.
6. 6
   Melt remaining butter in another pan.
7. 7
   Add celery, green pepper, onion and carrots, all of which have been finely chopped or grated.
8. 8
   Cook until transparent, then pass these through a sieve.
9. 9
   Add chicken stock and mix well. Combine two mixtures and season with hot pepper sauce and salt. Do not boil.