VEGETABLE CHEESE CHOWDER

4 C diced potatoes            
2 C diced carrots                   
 2 C diced celery                      
1/2 C chopped onions        
1 t salt
4 C water                       

Place in pot. Boil until tender, about 20 minutes.

Add:  1 10-oz. package broccoli   (I use one bunch of cut-up fresh broccoli)                

3 T chicken base                                    

3 1/2 C milk 

      

Simmer 5 minutes.

Make white sauce:        

1/2 C margarine or butter, melted                            

 1/2 C flour                              

1/2 T mustard

Stir together. Add white sauce to soup. Stir  til thick.      

 

Optional:  Add 1-3 C grated cheddar cheese to soup.  Do not boil, but cook on low until cheese is melted.