Canadian Cheddar Cheese Soup

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp (45 mL) butter
• 1/4 cup (50 mL) finely chopped onion
• 1/4 cup (50 mL) finely grated carrot
• 1/4 cup (50 mL) all purpose flour
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) chicken broth mix
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) each paprika and dry mustard
• 4 cups (1 L) milk
• 2 cups (500 mL) shredded Canadian Cheddar cheese
• Paprika to taste

Preparation

1. In medium saucepan, melt butter. Sauté onion and carrot until tender.
2. Blend in flour, broth mix, paprika and mustard. Gradually stir in milk. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture boils and thickens.
3. Remove from heat, add Canadian Cheddar cheese and stir until cheese is melted. Sprinkle each portion with more paprika and serve.
4. Double Cheese Soup: Use 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) shredded Canadian Mozzarella cheese and 1/2 cup (125 mL) grated Canadian Parmesan cheese instead of Canadian Cheddar cheese
5. Great Gouda Soup: Use shredded Canadian Gouda cheese instead of Canadian Cheddar cheese