HEARTY GOLDEN CHOWDER

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Chowder is always good on a chilly night. But with sharp cheddar cheese, this hearty, vegetarian-friendly soup is flat-out amazing!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Home

Time 50m

Yield Makes 6 servings, about 1 cup each.

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Ingredients

2 cups cold water
2 cups chopped potatoes
1/2 cup sliced carrots
1/2 cup sliced celery
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh chives
1 tsp. salt
dash pepper
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine
1/4 cup flour
2 cups milk
2 cups KRAFT Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese

Steps:

Bring water, vegetables, chives and seasonings to boil in medium saucepan on high heat. Reduce heat to low; cover. Simmer 10 minutes. Do not drain.
Melt butter in large saucepan on low heat. Stir in flour. Cook 2 minutes or until bubbly. Gradually add milk, stirring until well blended. Cook on medium heat until mixture boils and thickens, stirring constantly. Add cheese; cook until melted, stirring constantly.
Add vegetable mixture; cook until heated through. Do not boil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 750 mg, Carbohydrate 20 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 6 g, Protein 12 g