Cheese Soup

Serves:

Ingredients:

1 c Water
1 1/2 c Shredded sharp cheddar
1/2 c Half-and-half
cup hot water
bouillon dissolved in 1
use 2 ts instant chicken
1 c Chicken consomme/broth or
1 Fine chopped celery stalk
1 Grated md carrot
1 Shredded large potato
cheese (about 6-oz)

Method:

Combine water, potato, onion, carrot and celery in a 2 quart casserole; cover and microwave at high until potatoes are tender, 12-17 minutes; stirring after halfway through the cooking time.
Stir in consomme and half-and-half.
Cover.
Microwave at medium high heat until heated through, 6-8 minutes.
Mix in cheese stirring until melted.
For range top: Cook potatoes, onion, carrot and celery in water until tender.
Add consomme and half and half over low heat until hot.
Stir in cheese until melted.