6 tbsp. butter
1/4 c. shredded carrots
1/4 c. chopped celery
1/4 c. chopped onion
1/3 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
6 tbsp. water
1 c. chicken broth
1 c. half and half
2 c. cubed chicken or turkey
3 oz. mushrooms
3 oz. chopped pimento

In saucepan melt butter. Add next 3 ingredients, cooking until tender. Blend in flour and salt. Add broth and half and half. Stir until mixture thickens and bubbles. Stir in cubed meat and last 2 ingredients. Cover and cook until mixture is heated through. Serve over toasted points, pastry shells or rice.