Chicken Cheese Chowder Recipe
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Chicken Cheese Chowder

By: Janet Schaufele 
"A thick cheesy soup that is perfect for winter evenings."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (92)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 4 to 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 cups diced potatoes
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 1 cup diced carrots
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 1/3 cup margarine
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups milk
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 pound processed cheese, cubed
  • 2 cups chopped, cooked chicken meat

Directions

  1. In a large stock pot combine chicken broth, potatoes, celery, carrots and onion. Cover and bring to a slow boil for 15 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
  2. In a medium sauce pan melt butter over low heat, add flour and stir until smooth. Let simmer for 1 minute and then increase temperature to medium. Stir mixture constantly, while gradually adding milk. Continue to stir until thick and bubbly.
  3. Add flour mixture to vegetables. Add soy sauce and then gently stir in cheese. Continue to stir until cheese is completely melted.
  4. Add chicken, heat through and enjoy.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 691 | Total Fat: 41.3g | Cholesterol: 126mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 29, 2003 by JSCHAUFE   view full review
I am so glad you all are enjoying my recipe, but please do not complain if your soup doesn't...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2006 by FLINO4   view full review
Absolutely delicious. I was very proud of this chowder after serving it to a party of 25, (I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by DREGINEK   view full review
Very good soup! Per other reviewers, we added some extra potatoes and a dash of cayenne...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by DPW   view full review
DELICIOUS!! I used grated cheddar instead of processed cheese and had to add a litte more...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2006 by GAMMAD3   view full review
i took suggestions from many reviews and the end result was the best chowder we have ever...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2003 by CARMAC49   view full review
Thanks, Janet, your recipe just got me first place in our annual soup cook-off at work. Got...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 26, 2007 by Jessica   view full review
My husband enjoyed this soup but I really did not care for it. I thought that the Velveeta was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2002 by DAVESJEWEL   view full review
Great job, Janet! This is the best soup I've made in years, and I've made it several times....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2006 by RSTA   view full review
Absolutely incredible. I omit the celery. Everyone requests this soup for family gatherings.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 19, 2003 by LESLIE B.   view full review
This is my new favorite soup. It took a little time to prepare but it was sooooo worth it. ...

 

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