Cheese Soup

• 2 Tbsp. butter 
• 2 Tbsp. chopped celery 
• 2 Tbsp. chopped carrots 
• 1 Tbsp. chopped onion 
• dash of pepper 
• ½ Tsp. salt 
• 3 Tbsp. cornstarch 
• 2 cups cold milk 
• 2 cups grated cheddar cheese 
• Croutons 

Sauté vegetables in butter until tender.
Add seasonings.
Blend cornstarch and milk together: add to vegetables stirring constantly.
Heat until thick and bubbly. Stir in cheese until melted.
Top with croutons and serve.

Variations:

add sausage

add broccoli

add cauliflower