CHEDDAR CHEESE VEGETABLE SOUP


ingredients

8 Tbsp. butter
1 c. pared, diced carrots
1/4 c. finely chopped onion
1 c. diced potatoes
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen peas
5 Tbsp. flour
1 (10 oz.) can chicken broth
4 c. grated Cheddar cheese
2 c. milk
1/4 tsp. salt
dash of pepper
croutons

preparation

In hot butter in 3-quart saucepan cook carrots, onion and potatoes, covered and stirring occasionally, about 25 minutes or until tender. (Put carrots in first). Add peas and remove from heat; stir in flour and mix well. Cook 1 minute, stirring occasionally. Add chicken broth. Bring to boil, stirring constantly. Gradually stir in cheese; cook over medium heat until cheese has melted. Gradually add milk. Season. Bring to boil, but do not boil. Serve with croutons.