Ingredients

• 4 medium carrots, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices (2 cups)
  
• 3 medium onions, chopped (1-1/2 cups)
  
• 3 stalks celery, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
  
• 2 tablespoons cooking oil
  
• 3 cups water
  
• 4 medium potatoes, peeled (optional) and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices (about 4 cups)
  
• 4 medium tomatoes, coarsely chopped (about 2-2/3 cups)
  
• 3 vegetable bouillon cubes
  
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
  
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  
• 1/2 cup cold water
  
• 1 recipe Carrot Dumplings (see recipe below)
  
• 1 cup coarsely chopped cabbage
  
• 1 cup frozen peas
  
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (8 ounces)