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2 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium carrot, finely chopped
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
1/4 cup flour
2 cans chicken broth
3 cups milk
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
Salt and pepper to taste
Paprika



Heat the butter in a heavy stew pot over medium heat. Add the chopped vegetables and saute 5 minutes or until the onion starts to brown. Add the flour and make a light roux.

Add one can of broth and stir until the sauce is thick. Add the remaining broth and the milk. Simmer about 5 minutes until the vegetables soften. Season to taste with the salt, pepper and paprika. Remove from heat. Add the cheese and stir to melt. Serve hot with crusty French bread.