Potato Cheese Chowder Recipe

Name: Potato Cheese Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 1 ¼ cups reduced-sodium chicken broth; 2 ½ cups potatoes, peeled and diced; 1 large carrot, peeled and finely chopped; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 1 cup celery, chopped; 1 large red bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped; 2 ounces Velveeta reduced fat cheese product, cubed; ¼ cup reduced-fat mayonnaise; 4 ounces cheddar cheese; 2 ounces swiss cheese; ¼ cup instant potato flakes; ¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper; reduced-fat sour cream, if desired; snipped chives, if desired

Servings: persons

2 cups water
1 ¼ cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 ½ cups potatoes, peeled and diced
1 large carrot, peeled and finely chopped
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 cup celery, chopped
1 large red bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
2 ounces Velveeta reduced fat cheese product, cubed
¼ cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
4 ounces cheddar cheese
2 ounces swiss cheese
¼ cup instant potato flakes
¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
reduced-fat sour cream, if desired
snipped chives, if desired

1
In large pot, combine first six ingredients.
2
Bring to a boil.
3
Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
4
Stir and celery and red pepper; simmer for 10 more minutes or until tender.
5
Reduce heat to low.
6
Stir in Velveeta cheese and mayonnaise until blended.
7
Add cheddar and Swiss cheeses; stir until melted.
8
Stir in the potato flakes and pepper.
9
Remove from heat; let stand for 15 minutes before serving.
10
Ladle into bowls and top with sour cream and chives, if desired.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups water, 1 ¼ cups reduced-sodium chicken broth, 2 ½ cups potatoes, peeled and diced, 1 large carrot, peeled and finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Potato 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.

Potato Cheese Chowder

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