Carrot Cheese Soup

By HeatherS

Ingredients

• 2 to 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 medium carrot, diced
• 2 green onions, sliced
• 2 tablespoons cubed fully cooked ham
• 2 cups hot chicken broth
• 1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• Dash hot pepper sauce

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan, melt the butter; stir in flour until smooth. Cook and stir over medium heat for 2 minutes. Add carrot, onions and ham; cook and stir for 1 minute. Gradually add broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat. Add the cheese, parsley, pepper and hot pepper sauce; heat until the cheese is melted and the vegetables are tender.

Yield: 2 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 cup) equals 244 calories, 18 g fat (11 g saturated fat), 55 mg cholesterol, 1,286 mg sodium, 12 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 9 g protein.