3 tablespoons finely minced onion
¾ cup flour
2½ cups chicken stock
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Pulp of 1 carrot
4½ cups milk, heated
1 pound American cheese, sliced
½ cup water Salt and pepper to taste
Add flour and cook and stir for 3 minutes on low heat. Do not brown.
Slowly stir in chicken stock. Add mustard and carrot pulp and hot milk. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes.
Remove from heat and add sliced cheese. Stir until cheese is melted.