The cooler weather has arrived and it is time to cozy up with all of those delicious fall and winter comfort foods! I have teamed up with some of my talented blogging friends to bring you some of our favorite fall recipes, so don’t forget to check out the links to all of their yummy posts at the end of the post! I’ll start first though with my cheesy vegetable chowder…
I’ve always really loved soups, but I hardly ever make them because the kids are usually less than impressed. I decided to try something a little thicker this time around though, and am happy to say that this vegetable chowder was a big hit for all involved!
The base of the soup is vegetarian since my husband doesn’t eat meat, but it also tastes great with a little bacon crumbled in there too!
- 3 cups diced potatoes, peeled {approximately 2 medium potatoes}
- 1 cup chopped celery (approximately 3 stalks}
- 1 cup grated carrots {approximately 1 large carrot}
- 1 chopped onion {approximately 1 medium onion}
- 2 cups water
- ¼ cup butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2¼ cups milk
- 1 - 13.5oz. can evaporated low fat milk
- 1 - 14 oz. can cream-style corn
- 2 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. pepper
- ½ tsp Cayenne pepper
- 2 cups grated Cheddar cheese
- chopped bacon {optional}
- Place the potatoes, celery, carrot, onion, and two cups of water in a large saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat until tender. Do not drain.
- While the potatoes are cooking, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat and whisk in flour. Add in both milks and stir frequently until the mixture boils and thickens. Add to the potato mixture.
- Add corn, salt, pepper, Cayenne pepper and cheese. Stir and heat through.
- Top with crumbled bacon if desired.
- Makes 10 cups chowder.
This soup also tastes great re-heated – I always love having left overs for lunch the next day. 😉
For more yummy comfort food ideas, don’t forget to check out these recipes…
Alabama Pot Roast / Pumpkin Spice Pancakes / Alfredo Pasta Bake
Apple Cake / Cheesey Vegetable Chowder / Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Dip
Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings / Butterscotch Brownies / French Onion Soup
Apple Pie French Toast / Beef Pot Roast / Apple Crisp
Bon Appetit!
This looks so good, now that the weather isn’t in the 90’s I may just make this tonight. Thank you and pinned 🙂
This looks delicious! Perfect for fall!
Can’t go wrong with a chowder in the fall! 😉
Hi Jenn, This looks so good! Hope you have a great weekend!
Jenn that is the perfect fall recipe! Can’t wait to try it!
Yummy!! We love homemade soup – thanks for sharing this recipe!! Love the bacon topping – mmmm!!
I could really love a bowl of this right now. It is rainy and chilly outside. I am excited to try it. Happily pinned for later 🙂
Happy Fall!
Happy fall to you too!
My family loves soup. I make chicken noodle almost weekly, this would be a nice change!! Love the bacon idea, too..
Yummo!!
This has my name written all over it. It’s creamy, cheesy, and bacony and because it has vegetables I think it qualifies as healthy, too. 🙂
So yummy! Thanks for linking up with What’s Cookin’ Wednesday!
This looks absolutely amazing! Pinned and tweeted. You always bring the most amazing creations to our party. Thank you! I hope to see you again, this Monday at 7 pm. It wouldn’t be a party without you! Lou Lou Girls
My family loves soup!! My daughter particularly loves my celery soup that I make, usually in the Fall, so we will definitely try this one!!! It looks wonderful!
Great chowder for fall. Pinned! Thanks for sharing with us at #Throwback Thursday link party. Please join us again next week and invite your friends to join.
Hi Jenn, I have a similar recipe but mine doesn’t have corn – I’ll look forward to trying your version! Thanks for sharing! Blessings, Janet
I can see myself on a cold day sitting in front of the window watching the rain eating this wonderful chowder!! Thanks for sharing on the What’s for Dinner link up and don’t forget to leave a comment at the party – Next week’s features that also leave a comment get pinned and tweeted!
It’s funny how sometimes soup can make me so happy! This chowder certainly seems like one that will do just that! 🙂
I know just what you mean! 🙂
What a lovely autumn-soup! Love that it is a bit thicker, I always think the thicker ones fills me up better. I would love a bowl of this right now to warm me up in to the bones after my chilly evening-walk.
Yes! I love a good hearty soup too. Good for you for going for an evening walk!