Macaroni And Cheese Soup

Ingredients

1 c elbow macaroni
1/4 c butter
1/2 c carrots
1/2 c celery
1 onion
6 oz process american cheese
2 tb chicken-flavored bouillon
1/2 ts pepper
2 tb cornstarch
2 tb water
8 oz kernel corn
1/2 c english peas

Instructions

Cook macaroni per package directions, omitting salt; drain. Rinse in cold water; drain and set aside. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add carrots, celery, and onion, and cook, stirring constantly, 5 to 7 minutes or until tender. Remove vegetable mixture from heat; set aside. Combine milk and cheese in a heavy Dutch oven, and cook over medium heat, stirring often, until cheese melts. Stir in the bouillon granules and pepper. Combine cornstarch and water, stirring well; stir into the milk mixture. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and come to a boil. Boil 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in macaroni, vegetable mixture, corn, peas; and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thoroughly heated. Recipe by: W.N. Cottrell II published in Southern Living Oct. 95