Vegetable Stew


 * 2 1/2 cups milk
 * 1 cup chopped celery
 * 1 medium onion, minced
 * 3/4 cup chopped carrots
 * 3 medium potatoes, cut into 8ths
 * 1/3 cup cold water
 * 2 tbs. cornstarch
 * 3/4 tsp. paprika
 * 1 tsp salt
 * 3/4 tsp. pepper
 * 2 cloves garlic, minced
 * 1 1/2 cup mushrooms
 * 1 cup cheese (optional)

sate veggies and salt and pepper them. Add all ingredients except cold water, cornstarch, and cheese. Simmer on low for 2 1/2 hours, stirring every half hour.