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Healthy Potato and Cheese Chowder

Source: Meals Matter

Favorite Brand Name Diabetic Cooking

Ingredients

3	Medium red potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 1/2 cups	Canned fat free, reduced sodium chicken broth
2	Medium carrots, chopped
1	Rib celery, sliced
1 t.	Butter or margarine
1/2 tsp	Salt
1/8 tsp	Black pepper
3	Green onions, sliced
1 t.	All purpose flour
1 1/2 cups	Fat-free (skim) milk
3/4 cup	(3 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar Cheese
	Oyster crackers (optional)

Preparation

1. Combine potatoes, broth, carrots and celery in medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low; cook, covered, 10 to 12 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

2. Meanwhile, melt butter in large saucepan over low heat. Add green onions. Cook and stir 2 minutes or until tender but not brown. Stir in flour, salt and pepper; cook and stir 1 minutes.

3. Stir in milk and potato mixture; cook over medium heat until bubbly, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in cheese until melted. Serve with oyster crackers, if desired.