Canadian Cheddar Soup

• 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

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!

butter, shredded carrot, celery, onion, shredded parsnip, butter, flour, beef broth, cheddar cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/canadian-cheddar-soup-102733 (may not work)