Canadian Vegetable Soup

Ingredients

• 14 c butter
• 34 c chopped celery
• 14 c flour
• 2 c American cheese shredded
• 1 pkg frozen mixed vegetables
• 2 Tbsp minced onion
• 1 c beef stock
• 3 c milk

Directions

1. Melt butter in heavy saucepan
2. Add onion
3. Cook and stir until yellow
4. Add celery mixed vegetables and beef stock Cover and simmer gently until vegetables are tender 15 to 20 minutes
5. Combine flour and 1 cup of milk
6. Add to vegetables stirring until thick and smooth
7. Add cheese and stir over low heat until smooth
8. Gradually add remaining milk stirring briskly
9. Top with minced parsley