Ingredients

  • 1/4 C Butter
  • 3 C Onions, diced
  • 3 C Celery, diced
  • 3 C carrots, diced
  • 1 C green pepper, diced
  • 2 1/2 quarts water
  • 1 container Minor's Bechamel Sauce concentrate
  • 1/3 C Minor's chicken base
  • 1 tsp. dry mustard
  • 1/4 tsp. ground white pepper
  • 1 quart hot half and half
  • 1 lb. grated NY sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 C chardonnay

Method

  • In a 12 quart sauce pot, melt butter over MH heat; add onions, celery, carrots and peppers, saute 3 - 4 minutes.
  • Add water, bechamel sauce concentrate, chicken base, mustard and pepper; mix well. Heat to boiling over medium high heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat.
  • Add cream and cheese, mixing until cheese is melted.
  • Add wine, mix well and serve.