CHEESY POTATO CHOWDER

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This chowder was invented by my niece, who took a basic potato soup recipe and added some of her own ingredients. The results were "souperb"! I was a cook at the time, and I tried her recipe at work. It was the hit of the season!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 10-12 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 to 12 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
3 carrots, diced
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
1 pound process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
1 teaspoon dill weed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled, divided
3 cups milk

Steps:

  • In a large kettle, cook potatoes and carrots in chicken broth until tender, about 10 minutes. Add the cheese, dill weed, salt and pepper. Cook and stir until cheese is melted. Add bacon, reserving 1/2 cup, and milk. Heat through. Top individual bowls with reserved bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347 calories, Fat 15g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 1283mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

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