Cheddar Potato Chowder Recipe

Name: Cheddar Potato Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 7 cups peeled and diced potatoes (about 7 medium potatoes); 2 tablespoons butter; 1 cup chopped sweet onion; 2 celery ribs, chopped (chop the leaves and include them too); 5 cups chicken stock (or vegetable stock); 1 cup frozen corn, thawed (or 1 cup drained canned corn); 1 cup light cream; 1 cup milk; 1/4 cup flour; 1 teaspoon chives; 1 teaspoon parsley; 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste); 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon paprika; 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (or mild cheddar)

Servings: persons

7 cups peeled and diced potatoes (about 7 medium potatoes)
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup chopped sweet onion
2 celery ribs, chopped (chop the leaves and include them too)
5 cups chicken stock (or vegetable stock)
1 cup frozen corn, thawed (or 1 cup drained canned corn)
1 cup light cream
1 cup milk
1/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon chives
1 teaspoon parsley
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (or mild cheddar)

1
In a large soup pot, melt butter. Sautee onion and celery in butter over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
2
Add chicken (or vegetable) stock and diced potatoes to pot. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 5 minutes or until potatoes are tender (depends on how small you diced them); reduce heat to med-low and add corn and light cream.
3
In a small bowl, whisk together milk and flour to combine well; add to pot and stir well. Add chives, parsley, salt, pepper and paprika and stir. Heat through.
4
Reduce heat to low and stir in cheddar cheese. Heat and stir often until cheese has melted and soup has thickened. Serve.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 7 cups peeled and diced potatoes (about 7 medium potatoes), 2 tablespoons butter, 1 cup chopped sweet onion, 2 celery ribs, chopped (chop the leaves and include them too), and more.

Yes, Cheddar Potato Chowder falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cheddar Potato Chowder

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