Cheddar Chowder

Ingredients

• 3 c water
• 5 chicken bouillon cubes
• 4 medium potatoes diced
• 1 medium onion sliced
• 1 c carrots thinly sliced
• 12 c green pepper diced
• 13 c flour
• 2 oz pimento
• 2 stalks celery chopped
• 14 c margarine
• 3 12 c milk
• 6 oz Cheddar cheese grated
• Mrs Dash to taste
• garlic powder to taste
• thyme to taste
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Combine water and bouillon cubes in a heavy Dutch oven
2. Bring to a boil
3. Add vegetables cover and simmer 12 minutes or until vegetables are tender
4. Melt margarine in heavy pan blend in flour and cook 1 minute
5. Gradually add milk and mix with a whisk Cook over medium heat until thickened stirring constantly
6. Add cheese stirring over low heat until melted
7. Add all ingredients to Dutch oven stirring over low heat
8. Do not boil
9. Serves 8