Calico Cheese Soup

Ingredients

• 12 clove garlic
• 2 Tbsp minced onion
• 12 c finely shredded carrots
• 12 c finely chopped celery
• 14 c margarine
• 1 tsp salt to taste
• 3 Tbsp flour
• 2 c milk
• 2 c chicken broth canned or made from scratch
• 12 lb medium or sharp Cheddar cheese shredded
• dash of Tabasco

Directions

1. Saute garlic and onion in margarine over low heat until tender
2. Add chicken broth carrots and celery cook until just tender-crisp
3. Blend flour into milk add to chicken broth and cook stirring until slightly thickened
4. Stir in cheese
5. Add salt and Tabasco to taste
6. Serves 4