Cheese Vegetable Chowder

Ingredients

• 3 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 8 celery ribs, sliced
• 4 carrots, sliced
• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 cups corn (canned or frozen)
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup flour
• 2 cups milk
• 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

Garnish

• chopped fresh parsley

Directions

1. 1

   Bring first 6 ingredients to a boil in a large pot. Cover, reduce heat and simmer 15-20 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Remove from heat, and stir in corn.

2. 2

   Melt butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat; add flour, whisking until smooth. Cook 1 minute, whisking constantly, Grandually wisk in milk; cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until mixture is thickened and bubbly. Add cheese, stirring until blended.

3. 3

   Stir cheese mixture gradually into vegetable mixture. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thoroughly heated. Serve immediately. Garnish,if desired with some freshly chopped parsley.