cheesy chicken & potato chowder

Seattle, WA
Updated on May 15, 2016

A hearty chicken soup. Serve with soda bread or a crusty French bread.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 small yellow onion, peeled and diced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 3 - carrots, peeled and shredded (or diced)
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 medium red potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, breast or thigh, diced
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (sharper the better)
  • - salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley

How To Make cheesy chicken & potato chowder

  • Step 1
    Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, carrots and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender. Stir in thyme.
  • Step 2
    Whisk in flour and cook until lightly browned, about 1 minute.
  • Step 3
    Gradually stir in broth and milk and cook until slightly thickened. Stir in potatoes and bring to a boil.
  • Step 4
    Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Step 5
    Stir in chicken. Add cheese a bit at a time and stir until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Step 6
    If chowder is too thick, and more milk as needed to thin.
  • Step 7
    Ladle into bowls and garnish with chopped parsley.

Discover More

Category: Chowders
Ingredient: Chicken
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top

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