Wisconsin Cheese Soup II

Ingredients

• 2 cups broccoli chopped
• 0.3 cup butter 
• 1 cup carrots sliced
• 1 teaspoon chicken soup base 
• 0.3 cup flour all-purpose
• 0.3 teaspoon pepper black
• 2 cups milk 
• 0.3 cup onion chopped
• 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
• 1 cup water 

Equipment

• sauce pan

Directions

1. In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, combine carrots, broccoli, water, and bouillon. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 5 minutes.
2. Remove from heat, and set aside.
3. In a large saucepan, cook onion in butter over medium heat until onion is translucent. Stir in flour and pepper; cook 1 minute. Stir in milk. Bring to a boil, then stir in cheese until melted. Stir in reserved vegetables and cooking liquid.
4. Heat through, and serve.