Yield: 1 servings
| Measure | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | Water |
| 1 \N | Shredded large potato |
| 1 \N | Grated medium carrot |
| 1 \N | Fine chopped celery stalk |
| 1 cup | Chicken consomme/broth OR |
| 2 teaspoons | Instant chicken bouillon |
| \N \N | Dissolved in 1 cup hot |
| \N \N | Water |
| ½ cup | Half-and-half |
| 1½ cup | Shredded sharp cheddar |
| \N \N | Cheese (about 6-oz) |
Combine water, potato, onion, carrot and celery in a 2 quart casserole; cover and microwave at high until potatoes are tender, 12- 17 minutes; stirring after halfway through the cooking time. Stir in consomme and half-and-half. Cover. Microwave at medium high heat until heated through, 6-8 minutes. Mix in cheese stirring until melted.
For range top: Cook potatoes, onion, carrot and celery in water until tender. Add consomme and half and half over low heat until hot. Stir in cheese until melted.