Wacky Recipe Wednesday

This week's recipe was inspired by the CHILL that is in the air all of a sudden in St. George. It is my favorite recipe from my mom. Perfect weather for this yummy soup!

MIDWEST CHOWDER

2 c. peeled, diced potatoes
1/2 c. sliced carrots
1/2 c. chopped celery
1/4 c. chopped onion
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 c. margarine
1/4 c. flour
2 c. milk
10 oz. medium or sharp cheddar cheese
1 can creamed corn (optional)

Combine first 6 ingredients in a pot. Add about 2 cups of water and bring to a boil. Turn down and simmer 10 minutes or until fork goes into vegetables easy. Drain and set aside. In another pan, melt margarine. Add flour and milk stirring constantly. Turn to low and cook until it thickens. Take off heat. Add cheese and stir until melted. Add other vegetables and creamed corn if desired. (I love the creamed corn in it but Kirt doesn't care for it so sometimes I just do regular corn and it's really good too.) This is really yummy served in bread bowls.