Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
  • 4 tablespoons flour
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 dash cayenne
  • 4 cups hot milk
  • 1 cup potato, diced
  • 3/4 cup carrot, diced
  • 2/3 cup green beans, broken into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 1/4 cups gouda cheese, shredded
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 1/2 cup parsley, finely chopped

Method

  • Melt butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan.
  • Add the onion and celery and cook until they are softened but not browned, 4-5 minutes.
  • Sprinkle in flour and stir well.
  • Add Worcestershire sauce and cayenne.
  • Stir in 1/2 cup hot milk and blend well.
  • Repeat.
  • Add remaining milk 1 cup at a time, stirring well.
  • Add potatoes, carrots and beans.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until vegetables are cooked and soup has thickened, 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Reduce heat to low and stir in cheese, stirring well until cheese is melted.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Stir in parsley just before serving.