Corn Chowder

This is the most delicious corn chowder recipe I have ever eaten!  My husband tells everyone about it so I have decided to give it to you.  Here it is: 
 2 cups water
2 cups diced peeled potatoes
1/2 half cup sliced carrots
1/2 cup sliced celery
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup all purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups milk
1 can cream style corn
1 1/2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese
In a large saucepan, combine the first five ingredients.  Bring to a boil.  Reduce heat and cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes, or vegetables are tender.  Do not drain.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter.  Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth; gradually stir in milk.
Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.  Stir into the vegetable mixture.  Add corn and Parmesan cheese.  Cook 10 minutes longer or until heated through.  Yield:  7 servings






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