CHEESY POTATO CHOWDER

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One of my goals in life is to make as many delicious things from potatoes as possible...They're so CHEAP! I absolutely could not believe how good this was. I'm a beginning cook, so it was a little intimidating how attentive I had to be to the chowder-making process, but that's just the way chowders are--and this was SO worth it. I've cooked it for everyone I know, so they think I'm some kind of fancy kitchen goddess. It's simply lovely to make on a chilly night (isn't it pleasant to huddle near delicious-smelling steam rising off of yummy food when it's cold out there?), and I like to serve it with beer bread. I often add more veggies than the recipes calls for, and have used all different kinds of cheeses as well.

Provided by Serah B.

Categories     Chowders

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 cups water or 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 stalk celery
1 medium carrot, chopped
1/4 cup butter
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/8 teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
4 cups milk
8 ounces shredded mild cheddar cheese
4 ounces swiss cheese
1/2 teaspoon caraway seed

Steps:

  • Combine water, potatoes, celery and carrot in medium saucepan. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered until veggies are tender (about 10 minutes).
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  • Cook and stir onions in butter until onions are tender but not brown (about 2 minutes).
  • Stir in flour, salt and pepper (and cayenne if using). Cook and stir about 1 minute.
  • Stir in milk and potato mix.
  • Cook and stir over medium heat until bubbly.
  • Stir in cheeses and caraway seeds.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered until cheeses are melted and mixture is hot, stirring constantly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 510.5, Fat 31.6, SaturatedFat 19.9, Cholesterol 100.2, Sodium 813.4, Carbohydrate 34.8, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 2.7, Protein 23

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