Irish Cheddar Soup

For this week's Sunday Night Soup, we chose to make a cheese soup in honor of St. Patrick's Day. Rather than being heavy like a Wisconsin cheese often is, this soup is light and flavorful -- with hints of the leeks, potatoes, and carrots that are in the base.  At the last bit of cooking, the Irish cheddar is added with a bit of milk.  We served a green salad alongside.