Cheesey Chicken Chowder
By
Marsha Baker
@mrsbakery
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This is a fabulous recipe. I've been asked for it more times than I can count. This is my 'go to' dish to take to ill or grieving families. It's definitely comfort food. If you're in a hurry, it's easy enough to use frozen veggies in exchange for fresh.
Ingredients
- 3 c
- chicken broth
- 2 c
- diced peeled potatoes
- 1 c
- diced carrots
- 1 c
- diced celery
- 1/2 c
- diced onion
- 1-1/2 tsp
- salt
- 1/4 tsp
- pepper
- 1/4 c
- butter or margarine
- 1/3 c
- all purpose flour
- 2 c
- milk
- 2 c
- shredded cheddar cheese (we prefer 6 ozs. velveeta)
- 2 c
- diced cooked chicken
- 2 - 3 Tbsp
- dry chicken soup base, optional
How to Make Cheesey Chicken Chowder
- 1In large saucepan, bring broth to boil. Reduce heat; add vegetables, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
- 2Meanwhile, melt butter in medium saucepan; add flour and mix well with whisk. Gradually stir in milk; cook over low heat until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Stir in cheese until melted; add to broth along with chicken. If using soup base; add now (be sure to reduce amount of salt). Cook and stir over low heat until heated through, about 3 minutes.
