Christmas Chowder

Ingredients

• 12 c shredded carrots
• 12 c chopped celery
• 1 13 oz can chicken broth
• 14 c chopped onion
• 14 c chopped green pepper
• 3 Tbsp butter
• 3 Tbsp flour
• 2 c milk
• 4 oz Gruyere cheese
• 4 oz American cheese

Directions

1. Combine carrots and celery in broth cover and simmer until tender
2. Cook onion green pepper and butter until tender
3. Blend in flour add milk to this
4. Cook stirring constantly until it comes to a boil and is thick
5. Cook 2 minutes add to broth mixture
6. Reduce heat and stir in cheese
7. Season to taste Makes 6 small bowls