Classic Cheesy Potato Chowder Recipe - Easy & Delicious

INGREDIENTS

1‑1/2 cups water 3 medium red potatoes, peeled and cubed 1 stalk celery, sliced 1 medium carrot, chopped 1/4 cup butter or margarine 3 green onions, sliced 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 4 cups milk 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded American cheese 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Swiss cheese 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds Fresh chervil for garnish Oyster crackers (optional)

PREPARATION:

1. Combine water, potatoes, celery and carrot in medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium; simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
2. Meanwhile, melt butter in large saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir onions in butter 2 minutes or until tender but not brown. Stir in flour, salt and pepper. Cook and stir about 1 minute.
3. Stir milk and potato mixture into flour mixture; cook and stir over medium heat until bubbly. Cook and stir 1 minute more. Stir in cheeses and caraway seeds. Reduce heat to low; simmer, uncovered, until cheeses are melted and mixture is hot, stirring constantly. Garnish with chervil. Serve with oyster crackers, if desired.

This recipe appears in: Chowders NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION: Fiber 3 g Carbohydrate 35 g Cholesterol 87 mg Saturated Fat 18 g Total Fat 28 g Calories from Fat 53 % Calories 481 Protein 22 g Sodium 1157 mg DIETARY EXCHANGE: Fat 5 Meat 2 Starch 2