Hearty Cheese Chowder - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. water
3 chicken bouillon cubes
4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
1 medium onion, sliced
1 c. thinly sliced carrots
1/2 c. diced green pepper
1/3 c. margarine
1/2 c. flour
3 1/2 c. milk
4 c. (1 lb.) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 (2 oz.) jar pimiento, drained
1/4 tsp. hot sauce (optional)

Preparation

Combine water and bouillon cubes bring to boil; add vegetables, cover and simmer until tender.
Melt butter or margarine in heavy saucepan; blend in flour and cook 1 minute. Gradually add milk.
Cook over medium heat until thickened, stirring constantly.
Add cheese, stirring until melted.
Stir cheese sauce, pimiento and hot sauce into vegetable mixture.
Cook over low heat until thoroughly heated (do not boil).
Makes 8 to 10 servings.