Friday, September 11, 2009

Veggie Chowder

3 c. potatoes, cubed
1 onion, diced
1 stalk broccoli
1 lg. carrot, grated
2 stalks celery, chopped
3 c. water
1 T. chicken bullion
1 c. grated cheddar cheese
1 t. salt
1/4 t. pepper

Sauce
3/4 c. margarine
3/4 c. flour
1 qt (4 cups) milk

Put veg, water and bullion in a large sauce pan. Simmer until potatoes are just tender. Make white sauce by melting margarine in a large bowl in microwave. With a wire whip, stir in flour. cook mixture over stove until it bubbles (about 2 minutes)..STIR CONSTANTLY!
Slowly add milk, still STIRRING CONSTANTLY. Continue cooking and stirring until thickened. Add to pan with veggies and simmer 10 minutes longer. Add cheese, salt and pepper. Stir to melt cheese. Is yummy served in bread bowls.

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