Curried Lentil Soup with Havarti

1 onion, chopped

2 stalks celery, minced

2 cups peeled and finely diced carrots

1 cup peeled and finely diced potatoes

1-1/2 cups canned lentils, rinsed and drained

375 mL

2 cups vegetable or chicken stock

500 mL

1 cup milk

250 mL

2 tsp curry paste or powder

10 mL

salt and freshly ground pepper

1/3 lb plain or jalapeno-flavoured Canadian Havarti, cubed

2 tbsp coarsely chopped fresh coriander

30 mL