Christine's Garden Chowder

Garden Chowder - Christine P.

• ½ cup chopped green pepper
• ½ cup chopped onion
• ¼ cup butter or margarine
• 1 cup each diced potato, celery, cauliflower, carrot and broccoli
• 3 cups of water
• 3 chicken bouillon cubes
• 1 tsp salt
• ¼ tsp pepper
• ½ cup all purpose flour
• 2 cups of milk
• 1 tbsp minced fresh parsley or dried
• 3 cups of (12 oz) shredded cheddar cheese

In a pot sauté green pepper and onion in butter until tender. Add vegetables, water, bouillon, salt & pepper, bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20mins or until the vegetables are tender. Combine flour & milk until smooth, stir into pan. Bring to a boil, cook & stir for 2mins. Add the parsley. Just before serving, stir in the cheese until melted.