Instructions

  1. In a large saucepan, bring potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, vegetable broth and salt to a boil.
  2. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until potatoes are just tender.
  3. Do not rinse: mash mixture slightly.
  4. Stir in milk.
  5. In a small mixing bowl, blend butter, flour, parsley, and pepper; stir into potato mixture.
  6. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly.
  7. Remove from heat: add cheese and stir until cheese is almost melted.
  8. Let soup stand for 5 minutes.