Vegetable Cheese Soup

• 3 cupswater, divided
• 3 cupsmixed vegetables, chopped
• 1/4 cupyellow onion, chopped
• 1 tspsalt, optional
• 1/2 tspcurry powder, optional
• 1 cupdry milk powder
• 1 1/2 tbspcornstarch
• 1/2 cupswiss cheese, cut into small pieces
• to taste scallion

quantities scale with servings

Method

1. 1

   Wash hands with soap and water.

2. 2

   Bring 2 cups water to a boil in a pot. Add vegetables, onions, salt, and curry powder, if using. Reduce heat, cover and cook until almost tender.

3. 3

   Mix remaining 1 cup water, dry milk, and cornstarch together in a small bowl. Add to partially cooked vegetables.

4. 4

   Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until thickened.

5. 5

   Add cheese and stir until melted. Add more water if too thick.

6. 6

   Top with green onions if desired.