Hot-Stuff Kielbasa-Cheese Soup

INGREDIENTS

large onion, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced

1 cup

sliced celery

1/4 cup

butter or margarine

1/4 cup

all-purpose flour

2 tsp

Worcestershire sauce

3/4 tsp

dry mustard

14 1/2 - ounce can chicken broth*

3 cups

peeled and cubed potatoes

1 cup

chopped carrots (2 medium)

8 oz

fully cooked kielbasa (Polish sausage), sliced 1/4 inch thick

3 1/4 cups

milk

3 cups

shredded sharp cheddar cheese (12 ounces)

1/4 tsp

coarsely ground pepper

Shredded sharp cheddar cheese or coarsely ground pepper (optional)