Canadian Cheddar Soup

This is a very filling soup which can be served smooth or as I prefer chunky. Great with fresh bread and a green salad for dinner  This recipe serves 8

Ingredients

• 3 Tbs butter/ margarine
• 3/4 cup coarsely shredded carrot Carrots, raw
• 1/2 cup diced celery Celery, raw
• 1 cup minced onion Onions, raw
• 1/2 cup finely shredded peeled parsnip Parsnips, raw
• 2 Tbs butter/margarine, softened
• 1/4 cup flour Wheat flour, white, all-purpose, enriched, unbleached
• 3 cans -10oz ea beef broth Soup, beef broth or bouillon canned, ready-to-serve
• 1 Tbs Worcestershire sauce Sauce, Worcestershire
• 1 clove garlic, minced Garlic, raw
• 3 cups extra sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 2 cups half and half Cream, fluid, half and half

Method

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