Potato and Mushroom Chowder (Crock Pot)

Ingredients:

• ½ cup onion, chopped
• ¼ cup butter or margarine
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 3 cups water
• 1-8 ounce package sliced mushrooms
• 1 cup celery, chopped
• 3 cups diced, peeled potatoes
• 1 cup carrots, chopped
• 3 cups milk
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions:

1. In a skillet, sauté onion and celery in the ¼ cup butter until the onion is translucent.
2. Remove from heat.
3. Add flour, salt, and pepper; stir.
4. Place in Crock Pot.
5. Add water.
6. Stir in potatoes, carrots and mushrooms.
7. Cover and cook on Low 6-8 hours.
8. Turn to High; add milk and cheese then cook another 30 minutes.