Cheesy Chicken Chowder
Ingredients
- 3 cups chicken broth
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2 cups peeled and diced potatoes
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1 cup diced carrots
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1 cup diced celery
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1/2 cup diced onion
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1 1/2 teaspoons salt
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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1/4 cup butter
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1/3 cup flour, more if you prefer a thicker chowder
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2 cups milk
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2 cups shredded cheddar cheese , sharp is more flavorful
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2 cups diced cooked chicken
Directions
In a 4 quart saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil. Reduce heat; add
potatoes, carrots, celery, onions, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer for 15
minutes or until vegetables are tender. Meanwhile, melt butter in a medium
saucepan; add flour and mix well. Gradually stir in milk. Cook over low heat until
slightly thickened. Stir in cheese and cook until melted. Add to broth along
with chicken. Cover and stir over low heat until heated through.