Cheddar Potato Chowder

Prep Time 20 Minutes    Cook Time 30 Min Serves 6

Ingredients

• ¼ cups Butter
• 2 whole Carrots, Peeled And Sliced
• 2 stalks Celery, Diced
• 1 small Onion, Peeled And Chopped 
• 3 Tablespoons All-purpose Flour
• ½ teaspoons Dry Mustard
• ½ teaspoons Paprika
• ¼ teaspoons Black Pepper
• 2 cups milk
• 2 cups water
• 2 chicken flavor bouillon cubes
• 6 whole Russet Potatoes, Chopped
• 4 slices Bacon
• 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese

1 bunch Chives, Minced (optional

Preparation Instructions

In a large stock pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add carrots, celery and onion, and cook until vegetables are soft but not brown, approximately 10 minutes. Stir in flour and remaining dry ingredients. Cook for about 2 minutes until ingredients bind together. Gradually add milk and water and bouillon cubes about a half cup at a time, and stir constantly as the mixture will firm up at first and then slowly loosen up as you continue to add the milk and water Once all of the milk and water has been incorporated. Add the potatoes. Bring to a boil, and then reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes or until potatoes are fork tender. While the soup is simmering, cook the bacon in a separate pan.*
Remove soup pot from heat and stir in cheddar cheese, handfuls at a time, until all two cups are added and the cheese is melted. You have the option of stirring the crumbled bacon into the soup, or just sprinkle a bit on top for added presentation. If you’re using chives, which I recommend, these can also be stirred in or sprinkled over the top of each bowl.
* You can prepare the bacon well in advance using whichever cooking method you prefer; the important thing is that the bacon be ready when the soup is ready!
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