Canadian Cheese Soup

• Ready In: 28 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  large potato, finely chopped
• 1  large onion, finely chopped
• 1⁄4 cup carrot, thinly sliced
• 1⁄4 cup  finely chopped celery
• 1  cup water
• 2  cups  chicken consomme or 1  cup chicken broth
• 1  cup  grated sharp cheddar cheese
• 1⁄2 cup half-and-half
• 2  tablespoons  chopped parsley

Directions

1. In a deep, 3-quart, heat-resistant, non-metallic casserole place 1 cup water, potatoes, onion, carrots and celery.
2. Heat, covered, in microwave oven 8 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
3. Add remaining ingredients, except parsley, and heat, covered, 5 minutes or until soup bubbles and cheese has melted.
4. Stir occasionally.
5. Serve garnished with chopped parsley.