Christmas Chowder - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shredded carrots
1/2 c. chopped celery
1 (13 oz.) can chicken broth
1/4 c. chopped onion
1/4 c. chopped green pepper
3 Tbsp. butter
3 Tbsp. flour
2 c. milk
4 oz. Gruyere cheese
4 oz. American cheese

Preparation

Combine carrots and celery in broth; cover and simmer until tender.
Cook onion, green pepper and butter until tender.
Blend in flour; add milk to this.
Cook, stirring constantly, until it comes to a boil and is thick.
Cook 2 minutes; add to broth mixture.
Reduce heat and stir in cheese.
Season to taste. Makes 6 small bowls.