Title: Houston's Canadian Cheese Soup
Categories: Soup Cheese Fake Canadian
Yield: 1 Recipe
| 1/2 | c | Margarine |
| 1 | c | Carrots; 1/8" cube |
| 1/2 | c | Celery; 1/8" cube |
| 3 | c | Chicken broth |
| 3 | c | Half-and-half |
| 2 | lb | Velveeta cheese; sm cubes |
| 1 | tb | Fresh parsley; chop fine |
| | | Diced tomatoes; or |
| | | Diced jalapeno chiles as garnish (opt) |
Melt the margarine in a Dutch oven. Add the carrots, onions and celery all
at once and saute until soft but not brown. Add flour and stir to combine.
Cook until mixture begins to turn a light-brown color. Over medium high
heat, add the chicken broth a little at a time. Stir and continue to cook
and stir with a whisk until a thick base if formed. Add half and half being
careful not to let it boil. Add cheese, stirring until melted. Just before
serving add parsley. Garnish with diced tomatoes and jalapenos, if desired.
Source: Houston's Restaurant