Cheesy Vegetable Chowder. serves 6

Ingredients
▢5 tbsp butter – divided
▢3 large carrots – chopped
▢3 stalks celery – chopped
▢1 yellow onion – diced
▢4 cloves garlic – minced
▢4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
▢3 russet potatoes – peeled and cut into 1/2-¾ inch cubes
▢1 celery root – peeled and cut into ¼ inch cubes
▢2 medium heads broccoli – chopped into florets
▢1 small head cauliflower – chopped into florets
▢1/4 tsp dried thyme
▢1 tsp salt
▢1/2 tsp ground black pepper
▢pinch paprika
▢pinch cayenne pepper
▢6 tbsp all purpose flour
▢3 cup milk – 1%, 2%, or whole
▢1/2 cup half and half
▢2 cup medium cheddar cheese – OR sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
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