Chicken Broccoli Chowder by Maria Nelson

2 cups carrot slices
2 cups water
1 1/2 cups chopped chicken
1 (10 3/4 oz) can condensed chicken broth
1 (10 oz) package frozen chopped broccoli (or 2-3 cups fresh)
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup ground oat flour (1/2 cup oats in blender)
2 cups milk
1 1/2 cups cubed natural swiss cheese (or cheddar)

Combine carrot, water, chicken, broth broccoli, onion, and salt in 4 qt saucepan or dutch oven. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat. Cover; simmer about 10 min. Bring to a full rolling boil gradually add oat flour, stirring constantly; stir in milk. Simmer, stirring occasionally about 10 min. Remove from heat; stir in cheese. Cover; let stand 3-5 min before serving.

Makes about four 1 1/2 cup servings.

Variation: Sub ham for chicken and 1 (10 oz) package frozen chopped spinach for broccoli; omit salt.

Note: Additional milk may be added if soup becomes thick on standing. I use the ingredients highlighted in blue and it is a family favorite!