Fridge Cleaner Chowder

11 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water (or less if you want a thicker soup)
  • 2 cups peeled diced potatoes
  • 12 cup diced celery (optional)
  • 14 cup diced onion
  • 1 teaspoon salt and pepper
  • broccoli (etc) or corn (etc) or carrots (etc) or bacon (etc)
  • 14 cup butter
  • 14 flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese or 2 cups Velveeta cheese
  • 1 cup ham or 12 package bacon, diced and cooked

Directions

  1. 1
    Cover potatoes, celery, and onion with water and seasonings and boil 10-12 minutes till soft.
  2. 2
    Toss in any other items in your fridge or cupboard that need to be used up.
  3. 3
    In a separate pan, make white sauce by melting butter and adding flour.
  4. 4
    Whisk till smooth.
  5. 5
    Gradually add milk.
  6. 6
    Add cheese and cook, stirring constantly, until thick.
  7. 7
    Pour into potato mixture and stir well.
  8. 8
    Top with shredded cheese and enjoy!

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