Original 1886 Velveeta Cheese Soup

Ingredients

• 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

Directions

1. 1

   Melt butter in heavy saucepan. Saute' vegetables until tender.

2. 2

   Stir in flour and cornstarch. Cook until bubbly.

3. 3

   Add stock and milk gradually;

4. 4

   blending into smooth sauce.

5. 5

   Add soda and cheese cubes; stir until

6. 6

   thickened.

7. 7

   Season with salt & pepper; add parsley.

8. 8

   Before serving,heat thoroughly in double boiler. DO NOT LET BOIL.

9. 9

   Garnish with paprika.

10. 10

    Serve and enjoy!