Cheesy Veggie Soup

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup butter
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped carrots
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
• 1 tomato, chopped
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 4 cups half-and-half
• 12 ounces American cheese, sliced into strips

Directions

In one pan, melt 1/4 cup butter over medium heat. Saute the onion, carrot, celery, pepper, and tomato in the melted butter until soft. Using a blender or food processor, puree vegetables with vegetable broth; set aside.

In a separate pot, melt the remaining 1/2 cup butter. Slowly whisk in flour, and then stir in half and half. When warm, slowly stir in cheese until melted. Mix in veggie puree, and serve.