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Creamy Cheddar Vegetable Chowder

A comforting chowder filled with an array of veggies, cooked in a savory broth and enriched with a creamy cheddar cheese mixture, seasoned with fresh parsley.

Recipe Info

Prep time
Prep Time
45 min
Difficulty
Difficulty
Easy
Servings
Servings
2

Nutrition

calories341calories
carbohydrates16g
fat24g
protein16g

Ingredients

0.5 cup chopped red bell pepper
0.5 cup chopped onion
0.25 cup margarine
3 cups water
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup diced carrots
1 cup cauliflower, chopped
1 cup fresh chopped broccoli
3 cubes chicken bouillon
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
1.5 cups milk
0.5 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions

1

Sauté the red bell pepper and onion in margarine in a Dutch oven or soup pot until tender.

2

Add water, celery, carrots, cauliflower, broccoli, bouillon cubes, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer, covered, for about 20 minutes until the vegetables are tender.

3

In a bowl, whisk together milk and flour until smooth. Stir this mixture into the soup. Bring the soup to a boil and cook, stirring for 2 more minutes. Stir in parsley.

4

Just before serving, stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted.