Vegetable Chowder

 This is a quick, easy and delicious soup.  I reduced the cheese by 1/3, using only 2 cups (one bag of pre-shredded cheddar) and it was still totally cheesy and delicious.

Prep:  15 mins

Cook:  35 mins

Total:  50 mins

Yield: 6 - 8 servings

INGREDIENTS

• ½ cup chopped red bell pepper
• ½ cup chopped onion
• ¼ cup margarine
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 cup cauliflower, chopped
• 1 cup diced carrots
• 1 cup fresh chopped broccoli
• salt to taste
• ground black pepper to taste
• 3 cups water
• 3 cubes chicken bouillon
• 1 ½ cups milk
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (option: reduce to 2 cups)

DIRECTIONS

Step 1:  In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, sauté the pepper and onions in butter or margarine until tender.

Step 2:  Add remaining vegetables, water, bouillon, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer covered for 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.

Step 3:  Combine flour and milk until smooth; stir into pan. Bring soup to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Mix in the parsley. Just before serving, stir in the cheese until melted.

https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/12899/vegetable-chowder