1 c. chopped onion
2 c. chopped celery
2 tbsp. butter
8 c. water
6 tsp. chicken base or chicken bouillon
2 c. grated carrots
2 oz. chopped pimentos
16 oz. jar Cheez Whiz
1 c. cream or milk

Saute onion and celery in butter until soft. Add water and chicken base and bring to boiling. Add carrots and pimento, return to boiling for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in cheese until melted. Stir in cream and keep warm over hot water (do not boil). Serves 6-8.