Mother Load Soup (Cheesy Vegetable Soup)

3/4 cup carrots, chopped

1/2 cup celery, chopped

1/4 cup onion, chopped

1/2 cup butter

1 cup Bisquick (or flour)

1/8 tsp pepper

1/8 tsp red pepper

4 dashed of paprika

4 cans (10 3/4 oz) chicken broth

2 cups half and half

2 cups sharp cheddar cheese

Cook vegetables in a small amount of water until transparent- about 10 minutes. Drain off water. Stir in butter, Bisquick, pepper, red pepper, paprika. Heat until boiling, stirring constantly for 1 minute. Reduce heat and stir in half and half and cheese. Heat until melted.