Cheesy Chicken Chowder

By gbvampy1

Ingredients

• 3 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups diced peeled potatoes
• 1 cup diced carrots
• 1 cup diced celery
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 cup butter or margarine
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk
• 2 cups (about 8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 cups diced cooked chicken

Preparation

Step 1

·                                 1. In a 4-quart 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.