1/2 c. finely diced carrots
1/2 c. finely diced celery
1/2 c. finely diced onion
1/2 c. finely diced green pepper
1/4 c. butter
1/4 c. flour
1 qt. chicken broth
3 c. grated Cheddar cheese
2 c. evaporated milk
1/4 tsp. salt
Pepper to taste

Saute vegetables in butter for 5 minutes only so they remain crunchy. Continue to simmer five more minutes while stirring in cheese very slowly and adding milk. Add remaining ingredients. Season to taste with salt, and pepper.