2 tbsp. butter
3/4 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. coarsely shredded carrot
3 c. milk
1 c. chicken broth
3/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/8 tsp. ground black pepper
1 c. instant mashed potato flakes
1/2 c. (2 oz.) Swiss cheese, shredded

In a medium saucepan heat butter until melted. Add onion and carrot. Cook, stirring occasionally until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in milk, broth, salt, nutmeg and black pepper; bring to a boil. Stir in potato flakes; cook until slightly thickened, about 1 minute. Add Swiss cheese, stirring until melted. Makes 4 servings.