Mother Lode Soup (Cheesy Vegetable)

¾ cup carrots, chopped finely

½ cup celery, chopped finely

¼ cup onion, chopped finely

Cook vegetables in small amount of water until transparent- about 10 minutes. Drain off water.

Stir in:

½ cup butter

1 cup bisquick

1/8 teaspoon pepper

1/8 teaspoon red pepper

4 dashes of paprika

Remove from heat and gradually add:

4 cans (10 ¾ oz) condensed chicken broth

heat til boiling, stirring constantly for 1 minute.

Reduce heat and stir in:

2 cups half and half

2 cups sharp cheddar cheese

Heat until melted