INGREDIENTS
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2 tablespoons butter
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1 tablespoon canola oil
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1 medium onion, finely diced
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2 large ribs celery (including leafy green tops), finely diced
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2 medium carrots, scrubbed and shredded
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2 large cloves garlic, minced
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1 bay leaf
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1/3 cup all-purpose flour
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2 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock
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2 cups reduced-fat milk
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2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
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1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
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1/4-1/2 cup hot sauce, like Frank’s RedHot (more or less to taste)
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/8 teaspoon black pepper
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6 oz sharp cheddar, shredded
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2 cups cooked, cubed chicken breast
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3 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese (for garnish)
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2 scallions, white and green parts, thinly sliced (for garnish)