Ingredients

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

Procedure

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.