Ingredients
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1 tablespoon butter
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1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
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1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
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3/4 cup water
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1 cup milk
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 tablespoon flour
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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3 tablespoons water
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3/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
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paprika (to garnish)
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1 large potato, diced
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1 medium carrot, shredded
Instructions
- Saute onion and celery in butter in a medium saucepan.
- Add carrot, potato and 3/4 cup water; bring to a boil.
- Cover, reduce heat and simmer until potato is tender (about 15 minutes)
- Stir in milk, salt and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring often.
- In a small bowl, combine flour, cornstarch and 3 tablespoons water; stir into soup mixture.
- Cook and stir until thickened.
- Remove from heat.
- Stir in cheese until melted.
- Sprinkle each serving with a pinch of paprika.