Serves: 8
Total Calories: 463

1/2 cup margarine or butter
1 cup carrot, finely chopped
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
2 medium zucchini, cut into 2-inch strips
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon dry mustard
2 cups chicken broth
2 cups half and half
3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

1. Heat margarine in Dutch oven until melted. Cook carrot, onion and celery in margarine until softened. Stir in zucchini and cook about 2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Mix flour and mustard stir into vegetable mixture.
2. Gradually stir in chicken broth and half-and-half. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture boils boil 1 minute. Slowly stir in cheese until melted.

1 SERVING: Calories 400 (Calories from Fat 295) Fat 33g (Saturated 15g) Cholesterol 65mg Sodium 710mg Carbohydrates 13g (Dietary Fiber 2g) Protein 15g.

Nutritional Facts:

Serves: 8
Total Calories: 463
Calories from Fat: 231

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