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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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A, easy-to-make chowder that is easily adaptable to include many vegetables and other ingredients. For instance, frozen vegetables can be thawed and thrown in during the last step easily. Any favorite herbs can also be added. Ingredients:
6 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced |
2 carrots, peeled and diced |
6 celery ribs, diced |
2 quarts water |
1 onion, chopped |
6 tablespoons butter |
6 tablespoons flour |
1 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon black pepper |
1 1/2 cups milk |
Directions:
1. In a large pot, cook the potatoes, carrots and celery in the water until tender. Drain, retaining the water, and set aside.
2. In the same pot, saute the onion in butter until soft. Stir in the flour, salt, and pepper.
3. Gradually add the milk, stirring constantly until thickened.
4. Gradually add the vegetables and 1 cup or more of the reserved water, until the soup if of desired consistency.
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