2 tbsp. butter
1/2 c. finely chopped onions
5 c. canned chicken stock
1/2 c. finely chopped green pepper
1/2 c. finely chopped celery
3 tbsp. flour
1/2 lb. Cheddar cheese
1 1/2 c. light cream
Salt and pepper

Melt butter, add onions, green peppers and celery, cook for 7 minutes. Mix in flour until it absorbs. Slowly add chicken stock, beating constantly with a wire whisk until slightly thickened.