Vegetable Cheese Soup

2-3 carrots, finely chopped
2-3 green onions, finely chopped
2-3 celery ribs, finely chopped
1/2 cup butter
1/3 cup flour
2 1/2 cups milk
1 1/2 cups vegetable water*
5 cubes chicken bouillon
1/2 - 1 cup grated cheese

Boil vegetables in unsalted water until tender. *Reserve water. In a heavy pot, melt butter. Stir in flour. Add milk; stir until slightly thickened. Add water and bouillon. Cook over medium heat until thickened. Add vegetables and cheese; stir until cheese is melted.