2 carrots, washed, cut into pieces
2 celery stalks, cut into pieces
1 sm. onion, peeled and quartered
2 c. water
2 chicken bouillon cubes
2 c. milk
2 c. Cheddar cheese, cubed
1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/8 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
2 strips bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled

Place vegetables, water and bouillon cubes into blender. Process until finely chopped. Pour into saucepan. Cook over medium high heat about 15 minutes or until tender.

Put milk, cheese and flour into blender container. Process until mixture is smooth. Stir into hot vegetables. Add salt, Worcestershire sauce and black pepper. Cook over medium heat 10 to 15 minutes or until thickened, stirring often. Add bacon and paprika just before serving. Makes 4 servings.