Wisconsin Cheese Soup
["2 Tbsp. butter", "1/2 c. chopped onion", "1/4 c. carrots, finely chopped", "1/4 c. celery, finely chopped", "3 potatoes, finely chopped", "1/4 c. flour", "1/4 tsp. baking soda", "2 c. milk", "1 1/2 c. chicken broth", "8 oz. grated Cheddar cheese", "1 red pepper, crushed", "parsley"]
["Cook vegetables until tender; drain.", "In saucepan, melt butter.", "Add onion; cook until tender.", "Stir in flour; cook and stir 2 or 3 minutes until bubbly.", "Stir in soda.", "Gradually add milk and broth.", "Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer, stirring, until mixture thickens slightly, 10 to 15 minutes.", "Add cheese and red pepper; stir until melted.", "Garnish with parsley.", "Makes about 4 1/2 cups."]
["butter", "onion", "carrots", "celery", "potatoes", "flour", "baking soda", "milk", "chicken broth", "Cheddar cheese", "red pepper", "parsley"]