Potato Chowder soup - easy & DELICIOUS!

DIRECTIONS

• Combine potatoes, celery, onion, water& 1/4 c.
• butter in a large kettle.
• Bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat; simmer for 10 minutes.
• Remove from heat& set aside (do not drain).
• In heavy 2-qt.
• kettle, melt remaining butter.
• Stir in flour, salt, pepper and garlic.
• Gradually add the milk; stir until thickened& smooth.
• Add dill weed.
• Stir sauce into potato mixture.
• Add cheese, corn and meat.
• Heat thoroughly.
• (I usually do 5-10 minutes to make sure the corn cooks till crisp-tender).