Canadian Cheese Soup

== Description ==
Delicious Cheese soup in Canadian style ! Nice started during lunch or evening. Add to your liking herbs to make it fit any finetaster ! 
 
== Ingredients ==
* 3 Tbsp butter
* 1 medium carrot finely chopped
* 1 celery rib finely chopped
* ½ cup onion finely chopped
* ⅓ cup green pepper finely chopped
* 4 mushrooms finely chopped
* ½ cup ham finely chopped (optional)
* ½ tsp paprika
* ¼ cup flour
* 1 Tbsp cornstarch
* ½ qt chicken broth
* ½ qt milk
* ⅛ to ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
* ½ lb process sharp Cheddar cheese grated
* salt and pepper to taste 
 
== Directions ==
# In a large pot, melt butter. Add carrots, celery, Onion, green pepper, mushrooms and Ham. Cook over medium heat until vegetables are tender.
# Add some of the chicken stock to the flour and cornstarch. Stir to blend. 
# Add broth to the pot and stir in the flour mixture. Stir until thickened. 
# Add the cayenne pepper, salt and pepper. Stir in milk, add cheese and do not let boil once the cheese and milk are in the pot or it will curdle.
# Check seasonings and adjust to taste. Serve.
Category:Canadian Soups
Category:Cheddar Recipes
Category:Green bell pepper Recipes
Category:Ham Recipes
Category:Mushroom Recipes