Foospiration Oct. 15

Thought: "I cannot give you the formula for success, but I can give you the formula for failure - which is: Try to please everybody." - Herbert B. Swope

Recipe:
Canadian Cheddar Cheese Soup
1 lb medium cheddar cheese, shredded 2 T corn starch
2 c water ¼ tsp pepper
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce Dash garlic powder
8 T butter (1/2 cup) ¾ c diced, cooked cauliflower
1 c sliced mushrooms ½ c finely chopped onion
¾ c diced ham
2 c half and half or evaporated milk, undiluted
Directions:
Mix corn starch with cheese. Heat water to boiling in 6 quart saucepan. Add cheese mixture to boiling water a little at a time stirring constantly. Continue to cook over medium heat stirring constantly until cheese is melted and mixture is smooth. Add salt and pepper, Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder. Sauté each vegetable separately in two tablespoons butter each until tender. Add to soup along with the ham. Heat, stirring constantly, adding half and half until desired thickness is reached.