Cheesy Chicken Chowder *****

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 10 min. Cook: 25 min.YIELD: 8 servings (2 quarts).

Excellent recipe.

• 3 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups diced peeled potatoes or combination of potatoes and sweet potatoes
• 1 cup diced carrots
• 1 cup diced celery (if you want your celery a bit crunchy, put it in about 15 minutes before the soup is done.)
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 cup butter, cubed
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups whole milk or 2%
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 cups diced cooked chicken

Directions

• 1. In a 4-quart saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil. Reduce heat; add the potatoes, carrots, celery (see note above), onion, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
• 2. Meanwhile, melt butter in a medium saucepan; stir in flour until smooth. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; add cheese, stirring until melted; add to broth along with chicken. Cook and stir until heated through.
• 3. Reheat / keep warm in crock pot.

ORIGINAL: Taste of Home