4 med. potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 med. carrots, grated
1 celery stalk, diced
1 sm. onion, diced
1 sm. jar mushrooms, bits and pieces
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. garlic salt
1/4 lb. butter
1 c. grated mild cheddar cheese
1 c. milk
2 tbsp. cornstarch

Cook the first four ingredients until tender in 2 cups water. Add mushrooms, salt and garlic salt. Let simmer 1 minute. Dissolve cornstarch in milk and stir into the hot ingredients. Bring to boil. Add butter and cheese. Simmer until butter and cheese are melted. Makes 6 cups.