Potatoe and Corn Chowder

1 1/2 c potatoes, cubed or sliced 1 large carrot, chopped

1/ 1/2 c boiling water 1 chicken bouillon cube

1 onion, chopped 1/2 c celery, chopped

3 T butter ... 1 1/2 T flour

2 c milk 1 14 oz can creamed corn

Cook potatoes & carrots in boiling water and bouillon cube for 10 minutes. Meanwhile saute celery and onions in butter for 5 minutes. After 5 min., add flour to onion and celery and cook until bubbly. Drain potatoes & carrots, KEEP liquid. Mix liquid with milk and celery, onion mixture. Boil and stir for 1 minute. Add potatoes, carrots and cream corn. Top with chives or parsley.

Add as you might like---bacon, salmon, whatever occurs to your taste.