Garden Vegetable Chowder

Name: Garden Vegetable Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6-8 servings (2 quarts).
Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped green pepper; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1/4 cup butter; 1 cup each diced potato, celery, cauliflower, carrot and broccoli; 3 cups water; 3 chicken bouillon cubes; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 2 cups whole milk; 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley; 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese

This creamy blend is chock-full of savory ingredients straight from the garden. —Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon

Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup butter
1 cup each diced potato, celery, cauliflower, carrot and broccoli
3 cups water
3 chicken bouillon cubes
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

In a Dutch oven, saute green pepper and onion in butter until tender. Add the vegetables, water, bouillon, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
Combine flour and milk until smooth; stir into pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add parsley. Just before serving, stir in cheese until melted.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 308 calories, 20g fat (14g saturated fat), 69mg cholesterol, 1083mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 14g protein.

Originally published as Garden Chowder in Taste of Home June/July 1998

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LeslieH

Nov 22, 2016

A make again recipe. I did not have broccoli so doubled up the cauliflower. Also used a low fat milk and less cheese to make it a little less fatty. Perfect for a cold night.
zegunism

Dec 2, 2015

Very good!
Cactusflower456

Oct 13, 2014

This soup is so delicious...only thing I did different for me is I roasted the broccoli and the cauliflower in the oven on a cookie sheet for about half an hour while the rest of the soup was cooking. Also added a little minced garlic to the sauteing veggies. Will make this again and again. Also served the cheese on the side....it really doesn't need it ...
Hannah0418

Apr 2, 2013

First time I made this exactly like the recipe - found it bland. Second time I added Cajun seasoning & hot sauce, much better.
Mrs. NicoleM

Feb 22, 2013

Very good. I used less cheese though and very sadly did not have any broccoli. But it still was wonderful. I also added some Italian sausage to the hubby's bowl and he loved this.
kafaughn

Feb 19, 2013

I used 2 cups of cheese rather than 3. Delicious!
rvkreu07

Oct 9, 2012

Just made this last night. It was good, but I can't say it was the best...I'd add cheese gradually to see how much you want. I added it all at once and thought it was way too cheesy (and I adore cheese!)I also added chicken since I had it thawed out. It was yummy, just less cheese for me!
blhenn

Aug 3, 2012

Yum this is really good chowder. I used fat free milk and 2% cheese. The rest I left exactly the same. It turned out perfect, nice thick and creamy. Good amount of cheese. Even my 4 year old son scarfed down 2 bowls.
BreezeMom

Feb 5, 2011

We loved this! Our 18 month old finished her bowl and asked for more two times! With all the veggies, I was happy to give it to her.
Dougetta

Jan 26, 2011

It is the BEST chowder recipe I have ever had. We eat it a lot every winter season.