Midwest Chowder

This is so delicious!  You can add 1 cup ham cubes, chopped cooked chicken or turkey, or flaked cooked cod or haddock, or just leave it vegetarian.

• 2 cups boiling water
• 2 cups chopped potatoes
• 1/2 cup carrot slices
• 1/2 cup celery slices
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup flour
• 2 cups milk
• 2 1/2 cups (10 oz.) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 (17-oz.) can cream style corn

In a large Dutch oven, combine water, vegetables and seasonings.  Cover and simmer 10 minutes or until veggies are cooked.  Do not drain.  Make a white sauce with butter, flour and milk.  Add cheese and stir until melted.  Add to undrained vegetables and then add corn.  Heat, but do not boil.

Makes 6 to 8 servings.

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