CHICKEN-VEGETABLE CHOWDER 
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped broccoli
3 med. stalks celery, thinly sliced (about 2 c.)
1 med. onion, chopped (about 1/2 c.)
2 c. water
1 tsp. salt
1 can (10 3/4 oz.) condensed chicken broth or 1 1/4 c. chicken broth (left)
1 c. cold milk
1/2 c. all purpose flour
1 1/2 c. cut up cooked chicken (left)
1 c. milk
6 oz. Swiss cheese, cut into cubes, about 1 1/2 c.

Rinse broccoli under running cold water to separate; drain. Heat broccoli, celery, onion, water, salt and broth to boiling in Dutch oven; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 10 minutes.

Shake 1 cup cold milk and the flour in tightly covered container; gradually stir into hot mixture. Heat to boiling. Boil and stir 1 minute. Stir in chicken and 1 cup milk. Heat over low heat, stirring occasionally, just until hot, about 10 minutes. Stir in cheese; let stand just until cheese is melted, 3 to 5 minutes; stir. 8 servings.

 

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