Easy Cheesy Vegetable Chowder

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I know what you’re thinking. Another recipe for vegetable chowder? Yes, another one. But trust me on this one, it’s a good one.

It’s easy, cheesy, and just the right amount of hearty to keep you warm on a winter day.

This Easy Cheesy Vegetable Chowder is the perfect comfort food! It’s packed with flavorful vegetables and a creamy cheese sauce, and it’s so easy to make.

Plus, it makes for great leftovers so you can enjoy your delicious creation all week long! There are a lot of different ways to make chowder, and this is one of the easiest (and cheesiest) ones I know.

Happy cooking!

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Why do I love Easy Cheesy Vegetable Chowder?

It’s easy, it’s cheesy, and it’s vegetable soup. What’s not to love? This chowder is the perfect comfort food for a winter day. It’s hearty and filling, but not too heavy. And the best part is that it makes for great leftovers. So you can enjoy your delicious creation all week long!

So if you’re looking for an easy and delicious vegetable soup recipe, give this Easy Cheesy Vegetable Chowder a try. I promise you won’t be disappointed!

What is chowder?

Chowder is a soup that is super creamy and hearty. It’s often filled with diced potatoes and clams or oysters. The chowder is filling and sticks to the ribs.

Ingredients:

Minced garlic
Vegetable broth
Italian seasoning
Cauliflower
Dried thyme
Broccoli
Paprika
Russet potatoes
Chili powder
Carrots
Butter
Celery
All-purpose flour
Onion
Whole milk
Shredded cheddar cheese
Heavy whipping cream
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Step 1. Melt 1 Tbsp of the butter in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2. Stir in the onions, carrots, and celery, and saute for about 5 minutes until beginning to soften.

Step 3. Mix in the garlic, and saute for 30 seconds.

Step 4. Add in the thyme, chili powder, paprika, Italian seasoning as well as salt and pepper to taste.

Step 5. Stir in the vegetable broth and add the potatoes to it. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer over medium-low heat until the potatoes are tender.

Step 6. Mix the cauliflower and broccoli florets into the pot, and cook until a crisp-tender.

Step 7. In a separate small saucepan, melt 4 tbsp of butter over medium heat, and add the flour to it.

Step 8. Simmer the mixture until it is golden brown, and then carefully whisk the milk in a little at a time.

Step 9. Bring the mixture to a low boil, reduce the heat to medium-low, and let it simmer until it thickens.

Step 10. Whisk in the heavy whipping cream, and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 11. Pour the sauce mixture into the soup, and stir to combine.

Step 12. Sprinkle in the cheese, and stir until the cheese has melted before serving.

Serve warm!

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Easy Cheesy Vegetable Chowder

Prep Time: 25

Cook Time: 50

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This Easy Cheesy Vegetable Chowder is the perfect comfort food! It's packed with flavorful vegetables and a creamy cheese sauce, and it's so easy to make. Plus, it's great for those cold winter nights.

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Ingredients

4 tsp. Minced garlic
32 oz. Vegetable broth
½ Tbsp. Italian seasoning
1 Head Cauliflower , cut into florets
¼ tsp. Dried thyme
1 Head Broccoli , cut into florets
¼ tsp. Paprika
3 Russet potatoes , Medium, diced
¼ tsp. Chili powder
3 Carrots , peeled and diced
5 Tbsp. Butter , divided
3 Stalks Celery , diced
5 Tbsp. All-purpose flour
1 Onion , diced
3 C. Whole milk
2 C. Shredded cheddar cheese
½ C. Heavy whipping cream
Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Melt 1 Tbsp of the butter in a large pot over medium heat.
Stir in the onions, carrots, and celery, and saute for about 5 minutes until beginning to soften.
Mix in the garlic, and saute for 30 seconds.
Add in the thyme, chili powder, paprika, Italian seasoning as well as salt and pepper to taste.
Stir in the vegetable broth and add the potatoes to it. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer over medium-low heat until the potatoes are tender.
Mix the cauliflower and broccoli florets into the pot, and cook until a crisp-tender.
In a separate small saucepan, melt 4 tbsp of butter over medium heat, and add the flour to it.
Simmer the mixture until it is golden brown, and then carefully whisk the milk in a little at a time.
Bring the mixture to a low boil, reduce the heat to medium-low, and let it simmer until it thickens.
Whisk in the heavy whipping cream, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Pour the sauce mixture into the soup, and stir to combine.
Sprinkle in the cheese, and stir until the cheese has melted before serving.

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Easy Cheesy Vegetable Chowder Tips

If you’re looking for a heartier soup, feel free to add some diced potatoes or cooked rice.
For a creamier soup, add an extra half cup of milk or cream.
Not a fan of cheddar cheese? Feel free to substitute your favorite cheese in this recipe.
This soup can also be made in the crockpot! Just sauté the veggies in a pan until they’re soft, then add everything to the crockpot and cook on low for 6-8 hours.

Easy Cheesy Vegetable Chowder Variations

For a vegan version of this soup, substitute vegetable broth for chicken broth and use vegan cheese.
For a gluten-free version of this soup, use gluten-free flour.
For a lower-calorie version of this soup, use skim milk and low-fat cheese.

Can I Use Chicken Broth Instead of Vegetable Broth?

While the recipe calls for vegetable broth, you can totally swap it for chicken broth. It will slightly change the flavor, but you probably won’t even notice the difference.

Can I Substitute Heavy Cream for the Milk?

Yep, heavy cream will make the chowder extra creamy and thicker. You can make the swap without any issues. The flavor will be just as delicious too.

Storage Tips

Store leftover cheesy vegetable chowder in a sealed container once it has cooled. It will keep in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat before serving.

Can I puree this soup recipe?

Sure, if you would prefer to puree it, that is more than fine. Use an immersion blender or high-quality blender that can handle hot soups. Be careful, so you don’t get burned!

What can I serve with soup?

Grilled cheese sandwich
Roasted vegetables
Crackers
Dinner rolls or bread
Meat, such as steak or chicken
Garden fresh salad
Fresh fruit

Add more to this vegetable soup

Bacon
Ham
Oysters
Clams
Green Beans
Corn
Sweet Potatoes

Can I make it ahead of time?

Yep, it will last in the fridge for up to 5 days, so it’s fine to make it in advance. It makes for a great meal prep recipe that you can cook once and enjoy all week.