Cheesy Veggie Chowder

5 cups diced potatos

1 cup chopped onion

2 cups sliced carrots

2 cups celery, chopped

3 cups fresh broccoli, chopped

3 cups water

2 cups sliced

4 chicken (or veggie) bouillon squares

1 tsp salt

Combine above ingredients and bring to a boil.  Simmer 20 minutes

Then Add:

4 chicken bouillon squares

½ tsp pepper

½ cup butter

In small bowl, combine (whisk) until smooth:

2 cups milk

½ c flour.

Add slowly to base.

Finally, add:

8 oz cheese, cubed.

Cook on low to medium heat for 20 minutes, stirring often.  Do not boil or overcook.  Makes 8 – 10 servings

**  I used half as much butter (4tbsp) and it worked great.

**I usually end up adding more water, and sometimes I will exclude the cheese completely and we just add grated cheese to our own bowls of soup.