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

Preparation

In a 12 quart sauce pot, melt butter over MH heat; add onions, celery, carrots and peppers, sauté 3 - 4 minutes.

Add water, béchamel 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.