1 cup finely chopped green onions
1 cup finely chopped carrots
1 cup finely chopped celery
5 or 6 big kale leaves, chopped (optional)
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup flour
2 cups turkey or chicken broth
2 cups milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
dash of cayenne pepper
1-1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 cups diced cooked turkey
Sauté onions, carrots, celery, and kale in butter until soft but not brown. Blend in flour. Stir in broth, then milk. Cook while stirring constantly until mixture thickens. Stir in salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, cheese and turkey. Heat until cheese melts, but don’t boil.
Serves 4-5 as a dinner soup.