Creamy Chicken Cheese Carrot Soup
    
        
        	
       	   
       	   
       	    Yield:  4 servings
       	   Cook Time:  15 minutes
       	   Tips:  If soup thickens after being refrigerated, stir in a little milk when reheating to thin.
       	   
       	   
   	              		
	
    Ingredients
	
	
	
    
      	  
          	  - 1 cup carrots, shredded
 
              - 1/4 cup green onions, thinly sliced
 
              - 3 tablespoons butter
 
              - 1/4 cup flour
 
              - 2 cups milk
 
              - 1 10 3/4-oz. can chicken broth
 
              - 1 12.5-oz. can chicken breast meat (or other cooked chicken)
 
              - 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
 
              - 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
 
              - 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
 
              - salt to taste
 
          
    
     
	
	
    Directions
    
	
    
Place butter in a medium saucepan and heat until melted. Add     
    
    
   
    
    
carrots and green onions and cook on low heat until tender (about 10 minutes). Stir in flour until well blended, then add milk, chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper and salt to taste. Continue to cook and stir over medium-high heat until bubbly and thickened. Drain water from canned chicken and add to saucepan along with cheese. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring constantly, until cheese melts. Serve.