CANADIAN CHEESE SOUP

Ingredients:

• 2 large potatoes, peeled and diced 

• 1 medium onion, finely diced 

• 3/4 cup carrots, finely diced 

• 3/4 cup celery, finely diced 

• 2 cups water 

• 32 oz chicken broth 

• 18 oz Velveeta cheese 

• 1 cup light cream 

• Salt and pepper to taste 

• 1/8 cup chopped fresh parsley (or 2 tsp dried flakes) 

• 6 oz Canadian bacon, diced 

• 4 TBSP cornstarch 

• 1/2 cup cold water 

Directions:

• ln a large pan, combine potatoes, onions, carrots, celery and 2 cups water. 

• Bring to a boil, cover and simmer on low heat for 15 minutes, 

• Add chicken broth, cheese, cream, salt, pepper, parsley and Canadian bacon. 

• Cook over low heat, stirring frequently, for 15 minutes. 

• Mix cornstarch and 1/2 cup cold water together. 

• Gradually add to soup while stirring to thicken. 

• Serve immediately. 

Makes 8 servings.