Canadian Cheddar Soup

Canadian Cheddar Soup

Time: 1 hrs 3 mins

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3/4 cup shredded carrot
• 1/2 cup diced celery
• 1 cup minced onion
• 1/2 cup shredded parsnip
• 2 tablespoons soft butter
• 1/4 cup flour
• 3 (10 3/4 ounce) cans beef broth
• 3 cups shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese
• 2 cups half-and-half

Directions

• 1 Place the 3 tablespoons butter in a large pot on the stove.
• 2 Add the carrots, celery, onion, and parsnips.
• 3 Simmer, covered, for about 10-12 minutes (you want to make sure they are steamed till quite done, adding a fews drops of water if necessary).
• 4 Mix the next 2 tablespoons butter and flour into the veggies to make a slight roux.
• 5 Gradually stir in the three cans of beef broth, stirring till smooth (6-8 minutes).
• 6 Add the Cheddar cheese and stir till melted.
• 7 Slowly add the half-and-half.
• 8 Heat but DO NOT boil, stirring constantly about 3 minute.
• 9 Ladle into bowls and enjoy!