Macaroni and Cheese Chowder

Name: Macaroni and Cheese Chowder
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked macaroni (I use elbow); 2 tablespoons butter; 1/4 cup onion, coarsely chopped; 2 carrots, coarsely chopped; 2 stalks celery, coarsely chopped; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3 cups milk; 1 cup chicken broth; 2 cups shredded American cheese (I use pepper jack also)

Submitted by peachez

"This chowder with home-made bread is all I need to feel comforted after a hectic day. I sometimes add crumbled bacon for a hint of smokiness"

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Ready In:: 30mins
Ingredients:: 11
Serves:: 4-6

ingredients

1 cup uncooked macaroni (I use elbow)
2 tablespoons butter
¹⁄₄ cup onion, coarsely chopped
2 carrots, coarsely chopped
2 stalks celery, coarsely chopped
¹⁄₄ cup all-purpose flour
¹⁄₂ teaspoon dry mustard
¹⁄₄ teaspoon salt
3 cups milk
1 cup chicken broth
2 cups shredded American cheese (I use pepper jack also)

directions

Cook macaroni according to directions, Drain and set aside.
In a large saucepan, melt butter, add onion, carrots and celery.
Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until vegetables are crisp tender (3-5 minutes).
Stir in flour, mustard and salt, Continue cooking until bubbly (about 1 minute).
Stir in milk and broth.
Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until mixture comes to a full boil (8-12 minutes) Boil 1 minute.
Stir in macaroni and then cheese, continue stirring occasionally until cheese melts (1-2 minutes).