Original 1886 Velveeta Cheese Soup

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4-5
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/2 cup onion, diced
• 1/2 cup celery, diced
• 1/2 cup carrot, diced
• 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 4 cups chicken broth (room temp.)
• 4 cups milk (room temp.)
• 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 lb velveeta cheese, cubed
• 1 teaspoon salt & pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika

Recipe

• melt butter in heavy saucepan. saute' vegetables until tender.
• stir in flour and cornstarch. cook until bubbly.
• add stock and milk gradually;
• blending into smooth sauce.
• add soda and cheese cubes; stir until
• thickened.
• season with salt & pepper; add parsley.
• before serving,heat thoroughly in double boiler. do not let boil.
• garnish with paprika.
• serve and enjoy!