Cheese Chowder Recipe

Name: Cheese Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 2 carrots; 1 celery stalk; 1 small onion $; 1/2 small green bell pepper $; 1/4 cup butter or margarine; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can ready-to-serve chicken broth $; 2 cups milk $; 4 cups (16 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese $; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3/4 teaspoon pepper; 4 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled $

Servings: persons

2 carrots
1 celery stalk
1 small onion $
1/2 small green bell pepper $
1/4 cup butter or margarine
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can ready-to-serve chicken broth $
2 cups milk $
4 cups (16 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese $
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
4 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled $

1
Scrape and thinly slice carrots; finely chop celery, onion, and green bell pepper.
2
Melt butter in a 3-quart saucepan over medium-high heat; add vegetables and garlic, and cook, stirring constantly, 5 to 7 minutes or until tender.
3
Add flour; cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Stir in chicken broth and milk; cook 5 minutes or until mixture is slightly thickened and bubbly.
4
Add shredded cheese, salt, and pepper, stirring until well blended. Stir in additional milk, if necessary, to reach desired consistency. Sprinkle with crumbled bacon.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 carrots, 1 celery stalk, 1 small onion $, 1/2 small green bell pepper $, and more.

Yes, Cheese 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.

Cheese Chowder

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