This recipe makes a delicious fall soup!

Lori’s Creamy Vegetable Chowder

Ingredients

3 cups diced peeled potatoes
2-1/2 cups broccoli florets
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup grated carrots
2 celery ribs, diced
4 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
3 cups water
3/4 cup butter, cubed
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups milk
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup cubed fully cooked ham
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

In a Dutch oven, combine the potatoes, broccoli, onion, carrots, celery, bouillon, and water; simmer until vegetables are tender.

~In a large saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour. Cook and stir over medium heat for 2 minutes. Whisk in the milk, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened.

~Add to vegetable mixture with the ham; simmer 10 minutes until heated through.

~Stir in cheese just until melted.

~Makes 12 servings.