Easy Cheesy Chowder

Ingredients
1 1/2 cup of chicken stock
2 medium potatoes diced
1 small onion, chopped
3/4 thinly sliced carrots
1/4 cup diced green peppers
3 T butter
3 T flour
2 c heated lowfat mil
2 c shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 2 oz jar pimento, drained
optional: tiny dash or two of hot pepper sauce

Directions:
Combine chicken stock, potatoes, onions, carrots and green pepper in a
large pot and simmer 12-15 minutes until vegetables are tender.
Meanwhile, melt butter in a heavy saucepan, blend in flour and cook 1
minute, gradually add milk, cook over medium heat a few minutes until
thickened, stirring constantly, add vegetables and stock, add cheese,
stirring until melted, add pimento if you like it.