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Cheddar Chowder

Cheddar Chowder

The first time I had this chowder was the summer of 1991 when our daughter was born. Ā My friend Cindy Hilty (also a cousin by marriage) brought supper to us – and this was it. Ā My three boys under five loved this chowder and begged for more. Ā So of course, I asked Cindy for the recipe. Potatoes, carrots, celery, and cheese are the main ingredients. Ā A white sauce with butter, flour and milk round out this recipe.

You start out with a white sauce. Ā Melt your margarine and then stir in flour. Ā Gradually add milk, stirring so it stays smooth and doesn’t stick. Ā While you’re doing that, you can be cooking your vegetables in another kettle. Ā By the time one is done, the other will be also. Ā Then you add the two together.

Make a large kettle of this and share some with a neighbor. It’s a quick and easy supper. Ā To reheat, you might need to add a little milkĀ because it thickens while it sits.

Although the chowder is called Cheddar, you can add meat to the kettle. Ā I’ve used ham, tuna, hamburger or sausage (fried and drained), and salmon. Ā Our favorite addition is ham.

This chowder is an easy way to use up leftover ham from the holidays. Ā It works for any day of the week, and especially on chilly evenings when you just want a bowl of soup or chowder.

Cheddar Chowder

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This chowder is so easy to fix and perfect for any occasion; spruce it up with a jello salad and rolls, or serve it plain. I've fixed this to welcome a new baby to a home or to provide comfort in the death of a loved one.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Chowder
Cuisine American
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups diced potatoes
  • 1/2 cup celery
  • 1/2 cup diced or shredded carrots
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 1 cup of one of the following: ham bacon, tuna, salmon, hamburger, or sausage
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 cups grated cheese

Instructions
 

  • Cook together the first 7 ingredients (water through pepper)
  • Do not drain
  • In another pan, melt butter
  • Add flour and stir until smooth
  • Add milk, stirring until slightly thickened
  • Add cheese and stir until melted
  • Mix vegetables and sauce together
  • Add meat of your choice
  • Heat through and serve.

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