Cheesy Broccoli Chowder

Shown here before cheese is added

One word:  Yummay!
I came across the original recipe on Pinterest, and of course ended up tweaking it according to what I had on hand.  And of course, being the broccoli lover I am, adding more broccoli.
I'd rather have broccoli than chocolate.  Seriously.  =)

My tweak (and I found I need to at least double this):

• 2 Tbs. butter, melted in pot
• 3/4 c. chopped onion
• 1 c. thinly sliced carrots (I only had 6 baby carrots!)
• 3 c. water (keep lid on so it won't boil away)
• 1 Tbs. chicken bouillon
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• 2 medium-large potatoes, peeled and diced small
• 3 c. chopped broccoli (14 oz. frozen bag)
• 1 Tbs. self-rising flour
• 1/2 c. water
• 2/3 c. milk
• salt to taste
• cheese - prob. 2-3 cups?  Each person just added in what they wanted.

Lay bag of frozen broccoli out to thaw a little.
In melted butter, saute onions and carrots.  (I'll use celery next time, too.)
Boil 3 c. water.  Add to pot:  bouillon, garlic powder, and potatoes.  Bring to a boil; keep covered.
Let boil for about 5 minutes or more before adding broccoli, then turn on medium-high.
When vegetables are tender, mix 1/2 c. water and 1 Tbs. flour with whisk.  Add to pot.  Turn on medium and let thicken for a few minutes.
Add milk.  Serve when hot.  Each of us added whatever amount of cheese we liked.
Yummay!  
(There were no leftovers which is the saddest thing of all.)