turkey cheese chowder

Ingredients

• 1 cup green onions, finely chopped
• 1 cup carrots, finely chopped
• 1 cup celery, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups half and half
• 2 cups diced, cooked turkey (or chicken)
• 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded (6 ounces).....use freshly shredded not pre-packaged shredded cheese so it melts)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 dash ground red pepper