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Creamy Vegetable Chowder

This Vegetable Chowder is creamy, cozy, and loaded with tender veggies simmered in a rich milk base. Easy, comforting, and perfect for cold nights.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: creamy vegetable soup, easy chowder recipe, vegetable chowder
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 289kcal
Author: Chef Jenn

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups potatoes diced
  • 1 1/4 cups broccoli florets
  • 1/2 cup onion grated
  • 1 cup carrots diced , try for about ¼-inch dice
  • 2 celery ribs diced
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 6 tablespoons butter cubed
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese shredded

Instructions

  • Add the potatoes, broccoli, onion, carrots, celery, broth, and water to a Dutch oven. Bring to a simmer, cover and cook for ten minutes over medium-low heat.
  • Meanwhile, melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for two minutes until bubbling but not browning.
  • Whisk in milk, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil and cook for two minutes until thickened.
  • Pour the milk mixture into the Dutch oven with the vegetables. Stir and simmer for ten minutes. Check the seasonings.
  • Serve warm topped with cheddar cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1.5cups | Calories: 289kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 560mg | Potassium: 516mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 4349IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 198mg | Iron: 1mg