Garden Chowder

1/2 green pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/ cup of butter
1 cup each of diced potatoes,celery,cauliflower,carrots and broccoli
3 cups of water
3 chicken buillion cubes
1 tsp of slat
2 tsp of garlic crushed
1/4 tsp of pepper
1/2 cup of flour
 2 cups of milk
 1tbsp of minced parsley
1/8 tsp of paprika,coriander,ground mustard
2-3 cups of cheddar cheese


In a large dutch oven saute the pepper and onion in butter until tender , add the other veggies, water and buillion along with the salt and pepper bring to a boil .Reduce heat
 cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until veggies are tnder. Combine the milk and flour  until smooth , stir into pan allow to thicken at a low temp,  add parsley and other spices just before serving add the cheese . Yeilds 6-8 servings. Freezes well.. just allow for expansion