Canadian Cheese Soup From Hudson's

Total Time: 36 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 21 mins

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon very finely diced yellow onion
• 1/2 cup very finely diced celery
• 1/2 cup very finely diced carrot
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/8 teaspoon paprika
• 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
• 3 cups whole milk
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 2 lbs aged sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 2 drops angostura bitters
• salt and pepper
• fresh minced parsley (to garnish)

Recipe

• 1 melt the butter in a large saucepan; add onion, celery and carrot. cook gently stirring often (about 10 minutes) until vegetables soften. in a small dish, mix flour, corn starch, paprika and baking soda together. add to vegetables and cook stirring constantly for 1 minute. slowly add milk and broth and whisk til smooth. heat to a simmer; cover and cook gently stirring often (about 10 minutes) til carrots are tender. remove from heat; add cheese slowly and stir til smooth. add bitters, salt and pepper to taste and stir til incorporated. serve hot with a sprinkling of parsley.