Vegetable Chowder

This is one of my favorite winter time soups! Really comforting on a cold day! Very easy to make and everyone I know seems to love it. This re-heats well but it never lasts longer than a day at my house!

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 3  cups  diced peeled potatoes (1-inch dice)
• 2 1⁄2 cups broccoli florets
• 1  cup  chopped onion
• 1  cup  grated carrot
• 2  cups  diced celery
• 4  teaspoons chicken bouillon
• 3  cups water
• 3⁄4 cup butter
• 4  cups milk
• 1  cup  cooked diced ham (1-inch cubes)
• 1  cup  shredded cheddar cheese
• 3⁄4 cup flour

Directions

1. In a soup kettle add all vegetables and the 3 cups water and chicken bouillon.
2. Simmer 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
3. In a large saucepan melt butter.
4. Stir in flour and cook for 2-3 minutes until nice and bubbly.
5. Whisk in milk; bring to a boil.
6. Add this to the vegetable-water mixture in soup kettle.
7. Bring all to a simmer and add ham and shredded cheese.
8. Bring to a simmer again and cook until cheese is melted and all is heated through.
9. Serve and ENJOY!