Vegetable Chowder

Ingredients

• 3cups diced peeled potatoes (1-inch dice)
• 2 ¹⁄₂cups broccoli florets
• 1cup chopped onion
• 1cup grated carrot
• 2cups diced celery
• 4teaspoons chicken bouillon
• 3cups water
• ³⁄₄cup butter
• 4cups milk
• 1cup cooked diced ham (1-inch cubes)
• 1cup shredded cheddar cheese
• ³⁄₄cup flour

Directions

1. In a soup kettle add all vegetables and the 3 cups water and chicken bouillon.
2. Simmer 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
3. In a large saucepan melt butter.
4. Stir in flour and cook for 2-3 minutes until nice and bubbly.
5. Whisk in milk; bring to a boil.
6. Add this to the vegetable-water mixture in soup kettle.
7. Bring all to a simmer and add ham and shredded cheese.
8. Bring to a simmer again and cook until cheese is melted and all is heated through.
9. Serve and ENJOY!