1 lb. med. sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
2 tbsp. cornstarch
2 c. boiling water
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
Dash garlic powder
3/4 c. diced cauliflower
1 c. sliced mushrooms
1/2 c. finely chopped or grated carrots
1 c. grated onion
3/4 c. diced Canadian bacon, cooked
2 c. half and half or undiluted evaporated milk

Mix cornstarch and cheese, add to water. Stir until melted. Add salt and pepper, Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder, then saute in butter until tender the cauliflower, mushrooms, carrots and onions. Add this to soup with Canadian bacon, half and half or undiluted evaporated milk. Heat through, stirring. Serves 4.