Ontario Mild Cheddar Soup

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Ontario Mild Cheddar Soup

Recipe By : The Canadiana Cookbook/Mme Jehane Benoit/1970
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cheese Soups & Stews
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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3 tbsp butter
2 carrots -- grated
1/2 c celery -- diced
1 lg onion -- minced
1 sm parsnip -- peeled & grated
2 c Ontario mild cheddar cheese* -- grated
2 tbsp butter
4 tbsp flour
4 c consomme
2 c milk
salt and pepper

Melt the 3 tablespoons butter in a saucepan, add the vegetables. Cover and
simmer 10 minutes over low heat. Blend 2 tablespoons butter with flour and
add to vegetables and consomme. Stir together until creamy and continue
cooking over low heat for about 5- 8 minutes. Add grated cheese (*up to 3
cups). Stir until melted. Then, gradually add cold milk. Continue to cook
for another 10 minutes. Do not boil after cheese is added. Season to taste
with salt and papper, add a big handful of chopped parsley and serve.

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NOTES : For my tenth birthday, my father took me on a boat trip across Lake
Ontario from the American side to Toronto. To me, at that age, it was a
great adventure. I still remember some of the things I ate. The lake boat I
was on happened to have a famous French chef who was working there as a
rest from his usually heavy duties. I think he must have enjoyed it, to
make so many good things. I liked this soup so much, I insisted my father
ask for the recipe for me. We were successful in getting it.