Description
A delicious and comforting Cheesy Vegetable Chowder recipe that is perfect for a cozy meal. This hearty chowder is packed with a variety of vegetables and creamy cheddar cheese.
Ingredients
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Vegetable Mixture:
- 5 tbsp butter (divided)
- 3 large carrots (chopped)
- 3 stalks celery (chopped)
- 1 yellow onion (diced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 russet potatoes (peeled and cut into 1/2–3/4 inch cubes)
- 1 celery root (peeled and cut into 1/4 inch cubes)
- 2 medium heads broccoli (chopped into florets)
- 1 small head cauliflower (chopped into florets)
- 1/4 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- pinch paprika
- pinch cayenne pepper
Cheese Sauce:
- 6 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 3 cups milk (1%, 2%, or whole)
- 1/2 cup half and half
- 2 cups medium cheddar cheese (or sharp cheddar cheese)
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetable Mixture: In a large pot, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Sauté carrots, celery, onion, and garlic for 4 minutes.
- Add Broth and Potatoes: Stir in chicken broth, potatoes, celery root, thyme, salt, pepper, paprika, and cayenne. Simmer covered for 15 minutes.
- Add Broccoli and Cauliflower: Add broccoli and cauliflower, cook for an additional 5-7 minutes.
- Prepare Cheese Sauce: In a saucepan, melt remaining butter, stir in flour, then gradually add milk and half & half. Cook until thickened.
- Combine: Add cheese to the sauce, then pour into the cooked vegetable mixture. Stir until smooth.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Cheesy Vegetable Chowder, Vegetable Chowder Recipe, Cheesy Chowder, Vegetable Soup
