Cheesy Vegetable Chowder

This is the recipe that my very picky two year-old actually ate tonight! It's also one of my favorites. I love my broccoli cheddar soup, but now that I've tasted this, I'm never going back!

CHEESY VEGETABLE CHOWDER

SERVES: 6;   PREP-TIME: 10 minutes;   TOTAL TIME: About 40 minutes
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INGREDIENTS:

• 2 Tablespoons of Butter
• 1 chopped onion
• 1 cup finely chopped carrots
• 1 stalk of celery, finely chopped (I add a little bit more)
• 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 large baking potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 Tablespoon flour
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 small/medium heads of broccoli, chopped
• 1 small head of cauliflower, chopped
• 2/3 cup milk
• 2 heaping cups of shredded cheddar cheese

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DIRECTIONS:

1. Melt the butter in a large soup pot.

2. Add onions, carrots, and celery, and saute over medium heat until tender.  Add garlic and cook for 1-2 additional minutes.

3. Add chicken broth and potatoes, bring to a boil, and cook until potatoes are tender. (5-10 minutes)

4. Mix flour with water, add to the pot, and simmer until soup is slightly thickened (2-3 minutes).

5. Add milk, broccoli, and cauliflower and cook until broccoli and cauliflower are tender and soup is heated through.

6. Stir in cheese, allow to melt, and serve.

Enjoy!