Creamy Vegetable Chowder

INGREDIENTS:
3 tablespoons margarine
1 onion, finely diced
3 potatoes, peeled and diced
3/4 cup chopped celery
2 cups sliced carrots
2 teaspoons salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 cups chicken broth
3 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
1/4 cup cold water
1/4 cup cornstarch

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DIRECTIONS:
Melt butter in large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook until tender.
Add carrots and celery and cook for 10 minutes or until carrots become a little tender. Add water or broth, potatoes, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil and allow to simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until all vegetables are tender.
Add milk and parsley and heat just to boiling.
In a separate bowl stir cornstarch into cold water. When completely dissolved add to hot soup, stir and serve.