cheesy potato chowder

13 Pinches
Vancouver, BC
Updated on Jun 29, 2016

Chunky, cheesy, creamy potato chowder. Beautiful starter for a special meal.

prep time 30 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top
yield 8 plus

Ingredients

  • 6 medium unpeeled red potatoes (2 lb) cut into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 3 1/2 cups frozen broccoli cuts
  • 1/3 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup chopped medium green onions

How To Make cheesy potato chowder

  • Step 1
    Place potatoes in a 5 quart Dutch oven and add just enough water to cover. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 10 - 15 minutes or until potatoes are very tender. Drain. Reserve 1 cup potatoes, return remaining potatoes to saucepan. In a small bowl mash reserved potatoes with a fork, return to saucepan.
  • Step 2
    Stir in broth, salt and pepper. Heat to boiling. Add broccoli. Return to boiling, cook uncovered 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium.
  • Step 3
    In a small bowl, stir flour into milk with a wire whisk until well mixed. Add milk mixture to potato mixture, stirring constantly. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until mixture thickens and boils. Stir in cheese until melted and smooth. Stir in sour cream and green onions, cook until thoroughly heated.
  • Step 4
    To serve ladle soup into bowls.

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