Cheddar Chowder - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. water
5 chicken bouillon cubes
4 medium potatoes, diced
1 medium onion, sliced
1 c. carrots, thinly sliced
1/2 c. green pepper, diced
1/3 c. flour
2 oz. pimento
2 stalks celery, chopped
1/4 c. margarine
3 1/2 c. milk
6 oz. Cheddar cheese, grated
Mrs. Dash to taste
garlic powder to taste
thyme to taste
salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Combine water and bouillon cubes in a heavy Dutch oven.
Bring to a boil.
Add vegetables; cover and simmer 12 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Melt margarine in heavy pan; blend in flour and cook 1 minute.
Gradually add milk and mix with a whisk. Cook over medium heat until thickened, stirring constantly.
Add cheese, stirring over low heat until melted.
Add all ingredients to Dutch oven, stirring over low heat.
Do not boil.
Serves 8.