Plantation Soup

Ingredients

• 3 c beef broth
• 3 carrots pared and chopped
• 3 stalks celery chopped
• 3 Tbsp Crisco
• 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
• 3 c milk
• 12 c finely shredded Cheddar cheese
• 13 c chopped onion

Directions

1. Combine broth carrots celery and onion in a saucepan Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender
2. Strain reserve broth and vegetables separately
3. Melt Crisco in a saucepan
4. Blend in flour until it bubbles
5. Add milk slowly stirring constantly
6. Bring to a boil for 2 minutes
7. Combine broth and white sauce simmer 20 minutes Add cheese and garnish with reserved vegetables