Cheesy Potato with stalks

1 1/2 cups carrots , peeled and chopped 5 cups potatoes , peeled and chopped 3 stalks celery , chopped 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 6 cups water 12[...]

1 1/2 cups water or 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth 3 medium potatoes , peeled and cubed 1 stalk celery 1 medium carrot , chopped 1/4 cup butter 1 medium onion ,[...]

1/2 cup butter 3 stalks celery , chopped 1 small onion , chopped 2 carrots , grated 2 (15 ounce) cans chicken broth 8 ounces Velveeta cheese , grated or diced[...]