Mom's Potato Chowder

Name: Mom's Potato Chowder
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 6 cups, 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 cups cold water; 2 cups chopped potatoes; 1/2 cup sliced carrot; 1/2 cup sliced celery; 1/4 cup chopped onion; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 dash pepper; 1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine; 1/4 cup flour; 2 cups milk; 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Submitted by Christy in Illinois

"The best cheesy potato soup/chowder there is."

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Ready In:: 1hr 10mins
Ingredients:: 12
Yields:: 6 cups
Serves:: 6

ingredients

2 cups cold water
2 cups chopped potatoes
¹⁄₂ cup sliced carrot
¹⁄₂ cup sliced celery
¹⁄₄ cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
1 teaspoon salt
1 dash pepper
¹⁄₄ cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
¹⁄₄ cup flour
2 cups milk
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

directions

Bring water, vegetables, chives, and seasonings to boil in medium saucepan on high heat. Reduce heat to low; cover. Simmer 10 minutes. Do not drain.
Melt butter in large saucepan on low heat. Stir in flour. Cook 2 minutes or until bubbly. Gradually add milk, stirring until well blended. Cook on medium heat until mixture boils and thickens, stirring constantly. Add cheese; cook until melted, stirring constantly.
Add vegetable mixture; cook until heated through. Do not boil.
Enjoy!