Cheesy Chicken Chowder*

Ingredients

3 cups chicken broth
2 cups potatoes
1 cup carrots
1 cup celery
1/2 cup onion
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup butter
3/8 cup all purpose flour
2 cups milk
2 cups chicken

Instructions

In a 4-qt saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil. Reduce heat; add potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Meanwhile, melt butter in a medium saucepan; add flour and mix well. Gradually stir in milk; cook over low heat until slightly thickened. Stir in cheese and cook until melted; add to broth along with chicken. Cook and stir over low heat until heated through.

YIELD: 6-8 servings