Cheddar Chowder

We taste-tested this soup on Jonathan and Stephanie last night, and it was described as "scrumptious". It's not too complicated to make, just make sure you have two clean pots available! This is another of my mom's recipes. I like that even though you boil the veggies, you don't lose the nutrients since you use the water in the soup.

---Cheddar Chowder---

Ingredients:
-1 c. water
-1 c. diced potatoes
-1/4 c. carrots
-1/4 c. celery
-1/8 c. onion
-1/2 tsp salt
-1/8 tsp pepper
-2 Tbsp butter
-2 Tbsp flour
-1 c. milk (or water)
-1 c. cheddar, grated

Directions:
Put the water, potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, salt, and pepper in one pot and boil for 10-12 minutes. Do NOT drain the veggies once they are done!! Melt the butter in the other pot, then add flour and milk to the butter and cook just until thickened. Add the cheese to the thickened mixture and stir until the cheese has melted, then combine the two pots in one pot and stir until mixed. Makes about 3 servings.