Cheesy Vegetable Soup

• 1 large onion, chopped
• 5 tablespoons butter, divided
• 2 cups water
• 2 cups cabbage, shredded or chopped
• 1 1/2 cups frozen lima beans, thawed
• 1 cup carrot, sliced
• 1 cup potato, peeled and diced
• 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granule
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 cups milk
• 1 cup half-and-half cream
• 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded

1. In a large saucepan, saute onion in 2 tablespoons butter until tender.
2. Add water, vegetables and bouillon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
3. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt remaining butter. Stir in the flour, paprika and pepper until smooth.
4. Gradually add milk and cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
5. Reduce heat; stir in cheese until melted. Add to soup and heat through.

onion, butter, water, cabbage, frozen lima beans, carrot, potato, chicken bouillon granule, allpurpose, paprika, pepper, milk, cream, cheddar cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/cheesy-vegetable-soup-365251 (may not work)