Mushroom and Potato Chowder

Total Time Prep: 20 min. Cook: 50 min.
Yield 6 servings
Test Kitchen Approved
My daughter shared this delightful recipe with me. Its rich broth, big mushroom taste and medley of vegetables make this chowder a little different from ordinary mushroom soup. -Romaine Wetzel, Ronks, Pennsylvania

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup butter, cubed
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 cup diced peeled potatoes
  • 1/2 cup chopped carrots
  • 1 cup half-and-half cream
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. In a large kettle, saute onion in butter until tender. Add flour, salt and pepper; stir to make a smooth paste. Gradually add water, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add the mushrooms, celery, potatoes and carrots. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add cream and Parmesan cheese; heat through.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 199 calories, 13g fat (8g saturated fat), 43mg cholesterol, 578mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.

My daughter shared this delightful recipe with me. Its rich broth, big mushroom taste and medley of vegetables make this chowder a little different from ordinary mushroom soup. -Romaine Wetzel, Ronks, Pennsylvania
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