HUDSON'S CANADIAN CHEESE SOUP

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Number Of Ingredients 15

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4 tablespoons Butter
1 tablespoon Yellow onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup Celery, cooked and finely diced
1/2 cup Carrot, cooked and finely diced
1/2 cup All-purpose flour
1 tablespoon Cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon Paprika
1/8 teaspoon Baking soda
3 cups Whole milk
3 cups Chicken stock
2 pounds Aged sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
2 drops Bitters
1 l Black pepper - to taste
1 l Kosher salt - to taste
1 l Chopped fresh parsley for garnish, if desired

Steps:

Melt butter in large sauce pan. Add onion, celery and carrot. Cook gently, stirring often, about 10 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
In a small dish, mix flour, cornstarch, paprika, and baking soda. Add to vegetables and cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute.
Add milk and stock, whisking until smooth. Heat to a simmer, cover and cook gently, stirring often, about 10 minutes until carrots are tender.
Remove pan from heat. Add cheese and stir until smooth. Add bitters. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot with a sprinkling of parsley, if desired.