Vegetable Chowder

This is a fantastic recipe! The last time I made it, it turned out more like cheesy vegetables, then like a soup... YUM!

What You Need

Red Bell Pepper (diced)

Onion (diced)

1/4 c Butter

1 c Celery, sliced

1 c Cauliflower, chopped

1 c carrots, sliced

1 c Broccoli, chopped

3 c water with 3 chicken bouillon cubes, or 3 c chicken stock

Salt and Pepper to taste

1/2 c Flour

1 1/2 c Milk (or half and half)

3 c Cheddar Cheese (for a stronger cheese flavor use a sharper cheese)

Directions

In a large soup pot, saute the pepper and onion in butter until tender. Add remaining veggies, water and bouillon, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes (until veggies are tender). Combine flour and milk until smooth, then add to soup. Bring soup to a boil, cook and stir for 2 minutes. Right before serving, stir in cheese until melted. To make a heartier soup try adding some diced chicken, or turkey. Serve soup with crackers, or homemade bread.

(Recipe from the World Wide Ward Cookbook)