1/2 c. chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 c. sliced celery
3/4 c. sliced carrots
1 c. cubed potatoes
3 1/2 c. chicken broth
2 tbsp. pimento, diced
1 (17 oz.) can whole kernel corn, drained
1/4 c. butter
2 c. milk
1 tbsp. prepared mustard
1/4 tsp. white pepper
1/4 tsp. paprika
2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
1/4 c. flour

Combine first 6 ingredients in a large Dutch oven, bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Stir in corn and pimento, remove from heat.

Melt butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat; add flour, stirring until smooth. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add milk; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cook until cheese melts, stirring constantly. Gradually stir cheese mixture into vegetable mixture. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thoroughly heated. Serve immediately. Yields: 2 quarts.