Cheesy Chicken Chowder
This is a hearty soup
which makes a great meal.
3 cups chicken broth
2 cups potatoes, diced (1 or 2 large potatoes)
1 cup celery, diced (2 stalks)
1 cup carrots, diced (2 carrots)
½ cup onion, diced (1/2 medium)
1 ½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup butter
1/3 cup flour
2 cups milk
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups cooked chicken, diced
In a large pan, bring chicken
broth to boil. Reduce heat; add potatoes, carrots, celery,
onion, salt, and pepper. Cook and simmer 15 minutes.
In another medium saucepan,
melt butter. Add flour and mix well and cook until bubbly.
Gradually stir in milk and cook over low heat until slightly
thickened. Stir in cheese. Cook until melted. Add to broth and
add chicken. Cook and stir over low heat.
