Ingredients

  • 3 c. water
  • 3 chicken flavored bouillon cubes
  • 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 1 c. thinly sliced carrots
  • 1/2 c. diced green pepper
  • 1/3 c. butter or margarine
  • 1/3 c. flour
  • 3 1/2 c. milk
  • 1 lb. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 1 (2 oz.) jar diced pimiento, drained
  • 1/4 tsp. hot sauce (optional)
  • pimiento cutouts
  • fresh parsley sprigs

Method

  • Combine water and bouillon cubes in a Dutch oven; bring to a boil.
  • Add vegetables; cover and simmer 12 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  • Melt butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat; add flour, stirring until smooth.
  • Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly.
  • Add cheese, stirring until melted.
  • Stir cheese sauce, pimiento and hot sauce into vegetable mixture.
  • Cook over low heat until thoroughly heated; do not boil.
  • Garnish each serving with pimiento cutouts and a parsley sprig.