Salmon Chowder

INGREDIENTS

2 tbsp

butter

small onion, minced

1/2 cup

chopped celery

1/4 cup

chopped green bell pepper

1 clove

garlic, minced

2 tbsp

all-purpose flour

1 cup

peeled and finely diced potato

1 cup

thinly sliced carrots

3 cups

chicken broth

1/2 tsp

dried dillweed

1/2 tsp

salt

1/4 tsp

black pepper

2 cups

milk

1 cup

frozen or canned (drained) corn kernels

1 14 ounce can

salmon (buy whichever type is cheapest)

1 cup

shredded Cheddar cheese (optional)