creamy potato chowder

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Colorado Springs, CO
Updated on Nov 12, 2014

This dish is a thick, hearty dish. My families favorite dish on snow days. Great for winter potluck or fund raisers as well. Can also be done in a slow cooker so your dinner will be ready when you are.

prep time 30 Min
cook time 1 Hr 30 Min
method Stove Top
yield

Ingredients

  • 4-10 large potatoes, russets
  • 16 ounces desired meat, optional (chicken, turkey, ham) cubed
  • 1/2 gallon milk, low-fat
  • 1 stick butter, cold
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons onion powder
  • 1 sprig thyme
  • 5 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 1-3 sprig bay leaves
  • 1 small bag frozen corn
  • 1 small bag frozen carrots
  • - salt & pepper to taste

How To Make creamy potato chowder

  • Step 1
    peel an cut desired amount of potatoes
  • Step 2
    in a large pot, heat milk on medium heat
  • Step 3
    cube desired meat. you can skip this step if you do not want any meat in it.
  • Step 4
    add butter and all spices, stir til butter is melted
  • Step 5
    add potatoes and meat, let cook on low heat, covered for 30 mins. stirring occasionally so as not to burn milk
  • Step 6
    add veggies, stir and let simmer another 30 mins covered, or until all ingredients are tender enough to cut with a spoon. stir every so often.
  • Step 7
    optional toppings or garnish: shredded cheese, celery stalk, salad topper, crunchy chow mein noodles, or any other topping you might like.

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Category: Chowders
Keyword: #easy
Keyword: #Soups
Keyword: #hearty
Keyword: #quick
Keyword: #Potatoes
Culture: American
Ingredient: Potatoes
Method: Stove Top

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