Cheese Vegetable Chowder - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (14 1/2 oz.) can chicken broth
1 Tbsp. snipped fresh thyme or 1 tsp. dried thyme, crushed
1 c. sliced carrots
2 c. broccoli flowerets
1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1 large tomato, seeded and chopped
croutons (optional)
1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 Tbsp. snipped fresh basil or 1 tsp. dried basil, crushed
dash of pepper
1/2 c. chopped onion
3 c. milk
1 1/2 c. shredded Cheddar, Colby or Monterey Jack cheese

Preparation

In a medium saucepan, combine broth, Worcestershire sauce, basil, thyme and pepper.
Bring to boiling.
Stir in carrots and onion.
Return to boiling; reduce heat.
Cover and simmer 15 minutes.
Stir in broccoli.
Return to boiling.
Reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 6 to 7 minutes or until vegetables are tender.