Canadian Cheddar Soup

Total Time: 1 hr 3 mins Preparation Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 18 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 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

Recipe

• 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!