Ingredients

  • 1/4 c. butter
  • 1/2 c. diced onion
  • 1/2 c. diced carrots
  • 1/2 c. diced celery
  • 1/4 c. flour
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. cornstarch
  • 4 c. chicken stock
  • 4 c. milk
  • 1/8 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 lb. Velveeta cheese or cheese of choice
  • 1 tsp. salt and pepper
  • 1 Tbsp. parsley (dried)
  • dash of cayenne pepper
  • paprika for garnish

Method

  • Melt butter in heavy saucepan.
  • Saute diced onion, diced carrots and diced celery until tender.
  • Stir in flour and cornstarch.
  • Cook until bubbly.
  • Gradually add chicken stock (room temperature) and milk (room temperature).
  • Blend into smooth sauce.
  • Add baking soda and cheese (cut into pieces).
  • Stir until thickened; season with salt and pepper.
  • Add parsley and cayenne pepper.
  • Garnish with paprika.