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                                            Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes  | 
                                            Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 4  | 
                                         
                                        
                                     
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                    My family loves to eat, so I'm encouraged to spend lots of time in the kitchen! Featuring garden-fresh produce, this chowder quickly disappears both at home and at potlucks. Ingredients: 
                    
                        
                                                1/4 cup chopped onion  |  
                                                1/2 cup chopped celery  |  
                                                1/4 cup butter, cubed  |  
                                                1/4 cup king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour  |  
                                                1/2 teaspoon salt  |  
                                                1/4 teaspoon pepper  |  
                                                2 cups chicken broth  |  
                                                1 medium tomato, peeled and diced  |  
                                                1 cup fresh broccoli florets  |  
                                                1 cup chopped carrots  |  
                                                1 cup frozen corn  |  
                                                1 cup thinly sliced zucchini  |  
                                                2 cups half-and-half cream  |  
                                                1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese  |  
                                                
                     
                    Directions: 
                    
                        
                            
                                1. In a large saucepan, saute onion and celery in butter for 5 minutes. Add flour, salt and pepper; stir to form a smooth paste. Gradually add broth, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil; boil and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add tomato, broccoli, carrots, corn and zucchini; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 40 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add cream and cheese; heat through. Yield: 4-6 servings.                              | 
                         
                         
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