Canadian Cheese Soup

Why I Love This Recipe
This is not low fat; so if fats are your demon scroll on by
Ingredients You'll Need
1/2 cup butter
1 cup Carrots, 1/8" cube
1/2 cup Celery, 1/8" cube
3 cups Chicken broth
3 cups Half-and-half
2 pounds Velveeta cheese, small cubes
1 tablespoon Fresh parsley, chop fine
Diced tomatoes, or Diced jalapeno chilies as, garnish (opt)
Directions
Directions
Melt the butter in a Dutch oven. Add the carrots, onions and
celery all at once and saute until soft but not brown. Add flour
and stir to combine. Cook until mixture begins to turn a light-
brown color. Over medium high heat, add the chicken broth a
little at a time. Stir and continue to cook and stir with a
whisk until a thick base if formed. Add half and half being
careful not to let it boil. Add cheese, stirring until melted.
Just before serving add parsley. Garnish with diced tomatoes and
jalapenos, if desired.