Hearty Golden Chowder

Ingredients

• 0.3 cup butter ()
• 0.5 cup carrots sliced
• 0.5 cup celery sliced
• 0.3 cup flour 
• 1 Tbsp chives fresh chopped
• 2 cups milk 
• 0.3 cup onion chopped
• 1 dash pepper 
• 2 cups potatoes chopped
• 1 tsp salt 
• 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded kraft
• 2 cups water cold

Equipment

• sauce pan

Directions

1. Bring water, vegetables, chives and seasonings to boil in medium saucepan on high heat. Reduce heat to low; cover. Simmer 10 minutes. Do not drain.
2. Melt butter in large saucepan on low heat. Stir in flour. Cook 2 minutes or until bubbly. Gradually add milk, stirring until well blended. Cook on medium heat until mixture boils and thickens, stirring constantly.
3. Add cheese; cook until melted, stirring constantly.
4. Add vegetable mixture; cook until heated through. Do not boil.