Canadian Cheese Soup
["1 large potato, finely diced", "1 medium onion, finely diced", "1/4 c. celery, finely diced", "1/2 c. carrots, finely diced", "1 c. water", "2 c. chicken broth", "1 c. grated sharp Cheddar cheese", "1/2 c. evaporated milk or half and half", "salt and Tabasco sauce to taste"]
["In a 1 1/2-quart covered saucepan, simmer vegetables in water until tender, about 15 to 20 minutes.", "Add remaining ingredients and heat (do not boil).", "Serves 4 to 6."]
["potato", "onion", "celery", "carrots", "water", "chicken broth", "Cheddar cheese", "milk", "salt"]