Chicken-Cheese Soup

Submitted by: Katie Robinson

2-3 chicken breasts or thighs, cubed
4 Cups potatoes, diced
1/2 Cup celery, chopped
1 Cup carrots, sliced
1/2 Cup onion, chopped
2 Cups milk
1/2 Cup flour
1/4 Cup butter
1-2 Cups cheddar cheese or *Velveeta - best

Put chicken in a large soup pot.  Cover with 4 cups water.  Add salt to taste.  Add potatoes, celery, carrots, and onion,  Cook until veggies are tender and chicken is cooked through.  Put veggies and chicken through a colander reserving liquid.  In soup pot add the butter and flour.  Cook for 1-2 minutes.  Slowly add chicken and veggie liquid stirring constantly until thickened.  Add milk.  Add cheese and stir well.  Add the chicken and vegetables.  Season with salt and pepper.