Mushroom and Potato Chowder

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"Yummy"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 1min
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup chopped onion
• 1⁄4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 3 cups water
• 1 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 cup diced peeled potato
• 1⁄2 cup chopped carrot
• 1 cup half-and-half cream
• 1⁄2 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese

directions

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

Reviews

[PixieDust]

I made this delicious chowder for dinner last night. What a wonderful treat. A delicious cream-based chowder with delicious vegetables. Rich and comforting. Mildly seasoned which we thought worked well with this type of recipe. Yum!!