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Vegetable and Cheese Chowder

Quick vegetable chowder thickened with ground oats, packed with mixed vegetables, and finished with a generous amount of cheddar cheese.

AmericanVegetarianIntermediate30 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
8
  • 0.3 cup quick or old-fashioned oats, uncooked
  • 1 cup sliced celery
  • 0.5 cup chopped onion
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 cup milk
  • 2 cup water
  • 16 oz package frozen mixed vegetables
  • 1 tsp mustard
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper
  • 2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. 1

    Place oats in a food processor or blender; cover and process for 1 minute. Set aside.

  2. 2

    In a 4-quart saucepan, sauté celery and onion in butter until tender; blend in ground oats.

  3. 3

    Gradually add milk and water; continue cooking over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.

  4. 4

    Reduce heat; add remaining ingredients except cheese. Continue cooking over low heat for 10 minutes until vegetables are heated through.

  5. 5

    Remove from heat; add cheese and stir until well blended.

Tags

soupvegetarianchowdercheddarvegetableoats