Cheddar Chowder
📜 Collection: UK3 | ✍️ Attribution: Svarale | 📂 Category: Soups A rich and hearty cheddar chowder loaded with new potatoes, carrots, celery, and savory chopped ham. This comforting vintage soup is thickened with a creamy homemade cheese sauce until smooth and velvety.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 mins | 25 mins | None | 6–8 Servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Large Dutch oven or pot
- Saucepan
- Wire whisk
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Cups | New Potatoes | Peeled and chopped |
| 1/2 Cup | Carrots | Diced |
| 1/2 Cup | Celery | Sliced |
| 1/4 Cup | Celery | Chopped |
| 1 1/2 Cups | Water | Boiling |
| 1/4 Cup | Margarine | None |
| 1/4 Cup | Flour | None |
| 2 Teaspoons | Salt | None |
| 1/4 Teaspoon | Pepper | None |
| 2 Cups | Milk | None |
| 2 Cups | Cheddar Cheese | Shredded, 8oz |
| 1 Cup | Ham | Chopped |
Instructions
Step 1: Simmer the Vegetables
- In a large Dutch oven or pot, combine the 2 cups peeled new potatoes, 1/2 cup diced carrots, 1/2 cup sliced celery, 1/4 cup chopped celery, and 1 1/2 cups boiling water.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the vegetables are fork-tender. Do not drain.
Step 2: Prepare the Cheese Sauce
- In a separate saucepan, melt the 1/4 cup margarine over medium heat.
- Whisk in the 1/4 cup flour, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper until smooth.
- Gradually stir in the 2 cups milk until smooth.
- Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and comes to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to low, add the 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, and stir until completely melted and smooth.
Step 3: Combine and Heat Through
- Pour the warm cheese sauce into the Dutch oven with the cooked vegetables.
- Add the 1 cup chopped ham and stir gently to combine.
- Heat through thoroughly over low heat until piping hot, but do not allow it to boil.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Store leftover chowder in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat gently on the stovetop without boiling to prevent separation.
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