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Cheesy Potato Chowder

Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Sep 14, 2015
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This hearty chowder makes a great lunch or dinner. Serve with a green salad and slices of whole grain bread to complete the meal.

Cheesy Potato Chowder

  • Prep Time 30 min
  • Total 60 min
  • Servings 8
  • Ingredients 10
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Ingredients

  • 6 medium unpeeled red potatoes (2 lb), cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ reduced-sodium chicken broth (4 cups)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 3 1/2 cups Frozen Broccoli Cuts
  • 1/3 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup fat-free (skim) milk
  • 1 brick (8 oz) 2% milk reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded (2 cups)*
  • 1/2 cup fat-free sour cream
  • 4 medium green onions, chopped (1/4 cup)
Make With
Gold Medal Flour

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    In 5-quart Dutch oven, place potatoes; add just enough water to cover. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10 to 15 minutes or until potatoes are very tender. Drain. Reserve 1 cup potatoes; return remaining potatoes to saucepan. In small bowl, mash reserved potatoes with fork; return to saucepan.
  • Step 
    2
    Stir in broth, salt and pepper. Heat to boiling. Add broccoli. Return to boiling; cook uncovered 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium.
  • Step 
    3
    In small bowl, stir flour into milk with wire whisk until well mixed. Add milk mixture to potato mixture, stirring constantly. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until mixture thickens and boils. Stir in cheese until melted and smooth. Stir in sour cream and green onions; cook until thoroughly heated.
  • Step 
    4
    To serve, ladle soup into bowls.

Nutrition

240 Calories
6g Total Fat
13g Protein
32g Total Carbohydrate
5g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
240
Calories from Fat
60
Total Fat
6g
10%
Saturated Fat
4g
20%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
20mg
7%
Sodium
710mg
30%
Potassium
800mg
23%
Total Carbohydrate
32g
11%
Dietary Fiber
4g
17%
Sugars
5g
Protein
13g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
15%
15%
Vitamin C
25%
25%
Calcium
30%
30%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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