- 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 medium carrot, diced
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 2 tablespoons diced fully cooked ham
- 2 cups hot chicken broth
- 1/3 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1 dash hot pepper sauce
- In a 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.