1 sm. onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1/4 c. butter
3 c. chicken broth OR
3 tbsp. chicken base AND
3 c. water
4 c. chopped or sliced carrots

Simmer 1 onion, celery and butter until tender. Add chicken broth and carrots; simmer until tender. Mix together 2 cups milk and 1/4 cup flour and stir into hot soup. Cook until thickened.

1/4 lb. process cheese, cubed
Pepper to taste

A small stem of broccoli cut up with carrots tastes good and adds color.