Country Cheese Soup

• 1/3 cup shredded carrot
• 1/3 cup thinly sliced celery
• 2 Tbsp. finely chopped green pepper
• 2 Tbsp. finely chopped onion
• 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine
• 1/3 cup flour
• 1 tsp. salt
• dash black pepper
• 5 cups milk
• 1 pkg. (8 oz.) CRACKER BARREL Sharp Cheddar Cheese, shredded (2 cups)

1. Cook vegetables in butter in large saucepan on medium heat until tender, stirring frequently.
2. Add flour and seasonings; mix well.
3. Cook 2 minutes or until bubbly, stirring frequently.
4. Gradually add milk, stirring until well blended.
5. Cook until mixture boils and thickens, stirring constantly.
6. Reduce heat to low; simmer 5 minutes.
7. Add cheese; cook until cheese is melted and mixture is heated through, stirring constantly.
8. Do not boil.

shredded carrot, celery, green pepper, onion, butter, flour, salt, black pepper, milk, cheddar cheese

Taken from www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/-17682.aspx (may not work)