2 tbsp. butter
1 chopped onion
5 c. chicken stock
1 lb. carrots, grated
3 potatoes, grated
1/2 tsp. thyme
1/4 tsp. Tabasco sauce
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 c. milk
2 c. grated cheddar cheese
Salt

Melt butter and saute onion until tender. Add chicken stock and bring to boil. Add carrots, potatoes, thyme, Tabasco sauce and Worcestershire sauce and simmer until vegetables are tender, 30 to 40 minutes. Add milk and cheese and cook until cheese is melted. Salt to taste. Serves 6 to 8. If you like a really thick soup, thicken with a paste of 3 tablespoons flour and 1/4 cup milk just before serving.