indiana vegetable farmer's cheese chowder

North Liberty, IN
Updated on Jan 20, 2012

This chowder developed as our family continued to add more vegetables to a cheese chowder recipe over the years. This is how we like it now. You can change the veggies to those you like best.

prep time 15 Min
cook time
method ---
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups diced potatoes
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced carrots
  • 1 cup sliced onions
  • 1/2 cup fresh green beans, cut in 1 inch pieces
  • 1 - red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 medium zucchini, sliced
  • 1/2 cup fresh or frozen peas
  • 2 cups cream style corn
  • 1/3 cup butter
  • 1/3 cup flour
  • - salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 cups milk
  • 12 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

How To Make indiana vegetable farmer's cheese chowder

  • Step 1
    Cook potatoes, carrots, onions, green beans, and red bell pepper in a small amount of salted boiling water for 8-10 minutes. Add zucchini and peas and cook 2 more minutes. Stir in creamed corn and set aside.
  • Step 2
    Meanwhile melt butter in a skillet. Add flour and pepper and cook until thickened. Gradually stir in milk and cook without boiling, until this mixture thickens. Add cheese and cook until cheese is melted. Stir in vegetables with liquid in pan. Heat thoroughly and serve.

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