Ontario Mild Cheddar Soup

3 tbsp butter

2 carrots -- grated

1/2 c celery -- diced

1 lg onion -- minced

1 sm parsnip -- peeled & grated

2 c Ontario mild cheddar cheese* -- grated

2 tbsp butter

4 tbsp flour

4 c consomme

2 c milk

salt and pepper

Melt the 3 tablespoons butter in a saucepan, add the vegetables. Cover and simmer 10 minutes over low heat. Blend 2 tablespoons butter with flour and add to vegetables and consomme. Stir together until creamy and continue cooking over low heat for about 5- 8 minutes. Add grated cheese (*up to 3 cups). Stir until melted. Then, gradually add cold milk. Continue to cook for another 10 minutes. Do not boil after cheese is added. Season to taste with salt and papper, add a big handful of chopped parsley and serve.