Cathy's American Chowder

Description
From my Aunt Minnie’s Collection. Dated 1950’s but not sure of what year. She used to make this for me and I pretended I liked it, but it is a little on the bland side for me (don’t tell her)….

Ingredients

 * 1 large white onion sliced
 * 2-tablespoons butter
 * 4-cups cubed potatoes
 * 2-cups cold water
 * 1-cup sliced celery
 * 2-teaspoon salt
 * 1/4-teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
 * 2-cups milk
 * 2-tablespoon flour
 * 1-package frankfurters, sliced
 * 1/2-pound pasteurized cubed cheese

Directions

 * 1) Cook and stir onion in butter in 3-quart saucepan on medium-high heat until tender.
 * 2) Add potatoes, water, celery and seasonings.
 * 3) Bring to a boil.
 * 4) Reduce heat; cover.
 * 5) Simmer 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
 * 6) Gradually add small amount of milk to flour, stirring until well blended.
 * 7) Gradually add flour mixture to hot vegetables, stirring constantly.
 * 8) Stir in remaining milk and sausage; cook, stirring constantly, until mixture boils and thickens.
 * 9) Add process cheese and stir until melted.

Contributed by
Cat's Recipes Y-Group