Cold Weather Potato Chowder With Caraway Cheese Recipe

Name: Cold Weather Potato Chowder With Caraway Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 slices bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1/2 cup diced celery; 1 lb red potatoes, scrubbed but not peeled, cut into 1/2 inch dice; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 2 cups chicken stock; 2 cups whole milk; 1 cup havarti cheese with caraway seed, coarsely grated; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, at room temperature; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; kosher salt; fresh ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, for garnish

Servings: persons

4 slices bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup diced celery
1 lb red potatoes, scrubbed but not peeled, cut into 1/2 inch dice
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 cups chicken stock
2 cups whole milk
1 cup havarti cheese with caraway seed, coarsely grated
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, for garnish

1
Saute bacon in a big soup pot over medium heat until browned and crisp, 3-4 minutes.
2
Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels to drain.
3
Pour out and discard all but 2 tablespoons bacon drippings.
4
Add in onion and celery to drippings in the pot; cook/stir often, until softened, about 4-5 minutes.
5
Add in diced potatoes; saute for 2 minutes.
6
Add in garlic; saute/stir for 1 minute.
7
Add in chicken stock and milk to pot; bring mixture to a simmer.
8
Cook at a simmer until potatoes are tender, about 10-15 minutes.
9
Do not let soup come to a boil (soup can be prepared to this point 1 day ahead; cool, cover, and refrigerate; reheat on low heat and proceed with recipe).
10
When ready to serve, add the cheese, a little at a time, to the hot soup, stirring until melted after each addition.
11
In a small bowl, mix the butter and flour with a fork to make a paste.
12
Whisk this mixture into the soup, a little at a time, and cook until completely blended, for 1-2 minutes.
13
Taste soup; season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, as needed.
14
To serve--ladle soup into 4 bowls, sprinkle each serving with chopped bacon and chives.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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: 4 slices bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces, 1/2 cup chopped onion, 1/2 cup diced celery, 1 lb red potatoes, scrubbed but not peeled, cut into 1/2 inch dice, and more.

Yes, Cold Weather Potato Chowder With Caraway Cheese 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.

Cold Weather Potato Chowder With Caraway Cheese

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