New England Vegetable Chowder

Chowder is my favorite type of soup and this one seems like a good one.

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup butter
• 1  small onion, chopped
• 1  green pepper, chopped
• 1  cup celery, diced
• 1  cup carrot, diced
• 1 1⁄2 cups corn
• 1  cup green cabbage, grated
• 1  cup peas
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper
• 2  tablespoons parsley, chopped
• 4  cups milk
•  American cheese, grated

Directions

1. Melt butter in a heavy kettle.
2. Add onion, green pepper and celery.
3. Saute until limp.
4. Add the rest of the vegetables and seasonings.
5. Add enough water to cover.
6. Cook 1 hour.
7. Stir in milk and parsley.
8. Ladle into soup bowls.
9. Sprinkle with cheese.