Potato-Vegetable Chowder

MAKES: 8 Cups

PREP: 15 Min

COOK TIME: 15 Min

For a hearty chowder you're going to want to take with you as you head out into the blistery winter weather, try out our easy recipe for Potato-Vegetable Chowder. The blend of vegetables will warm you up from the inside out, making it the perfect meal to heat up while you get cozy under a blanket on a blistery winter night.

What You'll Need

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1 (10-3/4-ounce) can chicken broth
1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
1/2 (32-ounce) package frozen Southern-style hash browns (4 cups)
1 (8-1/4-ounce) can sliced carrots, rinsed and drained
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

What to Do

Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion, and saut� until tender. Add flour, and cook, whisking constantly, 1 minute. Whisk in 1 cup milk and the chicken broth until blended. Stir in remaining 1 cup milk, the broccoli, hash browns, and carrots; cook over medium heat 7 minutes.
Stir in 1 cup cheese, the salt, and pepper; cook 5 minutes.

Notes

Embrace the use of convenience products! When combined with other tasty items, you'll have a winning recipe, such as this veggie chowder. Sprinkle some extra cheese on top of each serving for an extra-cheesy punch.