Hearty Cheese Chowder

12 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 3 c. water
  • 3 chicken bouillon cubes
  • 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 1 c. thinly sliced carrots
  • 1/2 c. diced green pepper
  • 1/3 c. margarine
  • 1/2 c. flour
  • 3 1/2 c. milk
  • 4 c. (1 lb.) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 1 (2 oz.) jar pimiento, drained
  • 1/4 tsp. hot sauce (optional)

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine water and bouillon cubes bring to boil; add vegetables, cover and simmer until tender.
  2. 2
    Melt butter or margarine in heavy saucepan; blend in flour and cook 1 minute. Gradually add milk.
  3. 3
    Cook over medium heat until thickened, stirring constantly.
  4. 4
    Add cheese, stirring until melted.
  5. 5
    Stir cheese sauce, pimiento and hot sauce into vegetable mixture.
  6. 6
    Cook over low heat until thoroughly heated (do not boil).
  7. 7
    Makes 8 to 10 servings.

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