This easy, cheesy cheddar chowder (say that 5 times in a row really fast!) is chock-full of mixed vegetables and hearty enough to satisfy the hungriest appetites.

Vegetable and Cheese Chowder

1/4 cup butter

1 cup sliced celery
1/2 cup chopped onion

1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
2 cups water
1 (16-ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables or 1 (16-ounce) can mixed vegetables
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

1. In 4-quart saucepan or Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat; add celery and onion and cook celery and onion until tender, about 5 minutes or until tender.
2. Stir in flour and cook and stir for 1 minute.
3. Gradually add milk and water; continue cooking over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
4. Reduce heat; add mixed vegetables, mustard, salt and pepper. Continue cooking over low heat 10 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
5. Remove from heat; add cheese, stirring until well blended.

Makes 6 (1 cup) servings.