Cheesy Vegetable Chowder
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 frozen whole kernel corn, thawed
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Garnish: chopped fresh parsley and shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- Bring first 6 ingredients to a boil in
a Dutch oven. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 to 20 minutes
or until vegetables are tender. Remove from heat, and stir in
corn.
- Melt butter in a heavy saucepan over low
heat; add flour, whisking until smooth. Cook 1 minute, whisking
constantly. Gradually whisk in milk; cook over medium heat, whisking
constantly, until mixture is thickened and bubbly. Add cheese,
stirring until blended.
- Stir cheese mixture gradually into vegetable
mixture. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thoroughly
heated. Serve immediately. Garnish, if desired.
Makes 10 cups.