Canadian Cheddar Soup

Description
One hell of a fine tasting soup, the Cheddar cheese makes the rest of all these fine ingredients double that good and lasting ! Requires average cooking skills. Enjoy

Ingredients

 * 2 tb (25 mL) butter
 * 1/4 c (50 mL) Onion, finely chopped
 * 1/4 c (50 mL) carrot, finely chopped
 * 1/4 c (50 mL) celery, finely chopped
 * 2 tb (25 mL) flour
 * 1/4 ts (1 mL) Dry Mustard
 * 1 pn nutmeg
 * 1 pn pepper
 * 3 c (750 mL) chicken stock
 * 1 1/2 c (375 mL) light cream
 * 1 (250 mL) milk or Beer
 * 1 1/2 c (375 mL) Cheddar Cheese, shredded
 * 1 d Worcestershire Sauce
 * salt

Directions
In a heavy saucepan, melt butter, cook Onion, carrot, and celery for about 5 minutes or until tender; do not brown. Stir in flour, mustard, nutmeg and pepper; cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in chicken stock; simmer for about 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender. If desired, puree until smooth in blender or food processor. (Note: this is where the hand blender comes in REAL handy-- Grin!) Add cream and milk or beer and bring almost to a boil. Add cheese; heat until just melted, stirring constantly. Add Worcestershire and a little salt. Makes 6 servings.