Fridge Cleaner Chowder Recipe

Name: Fridge Cleaner Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups water (or less if you want a thicker soup); 2 cups peeled diced potatoes; ½ cup diced celery (optional); ¼ cup diced onion; 1 teaspoon salt and pepper; broccoli (etc) or corn (etc) or carrots (etc) or bacon (etc); ¼ cup butter; 14 flour; 2 cups milk; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese or 2 cups Velveeta cheese; 1 cup ham or 12 package bacon, diced and cooked

Servings: persons

2 cups water (or less if you want a thicker soup)
2 cups peeled diced potatoes
½ cup diced celery (optional)
¼ cup diced onion
1 teaspoon salt and pepper
broccoli (etc) or corn (etc) or carrots (etc) or bacon (etc)
¼ cup butter
14 flour
2 cups milk
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese or 2 cups Velveeta cheese
1 cup ham or 12 package bacon, diced and cooked

1
Cover potatoes, celery, and onion with water and seasonings and boil 10-12 minutes till soft.
2
Toss in any other items in your fridge or cupboard that need to be used up.
3
In a separate pan, make white sauce by melting butter and adding flour.
4
Whisk till smooth.
5
Gradually add milk.
6
Add cheese and cook, stirring constantly, until thick.
7
Pour into potato mixture and stir well.
8
Top with shredded cheese and enjoy!

2106

kcal

Calories

Fat

296

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups water (or less if you want a thicker soup), 2 cups peeled diced potatoes, ½ cup diced celery (optional), ¼ cup diced onion, and more.

Yes, Fridge Cleaner 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.

Fridge Cleaner Chowder

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