Favorite Wisconsin Cheese Chowder
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 1½ cups chopped broccoli
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 1½ cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons margarine
- ¼ cup flour sifted
- ½ teaspoon dry mustard
- ½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning blend such as Tone’s
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon celery salt
- 2 cups milk
- 3 ounces cream cheese cubed and softened
- 10 ounces smoked sausage sliced and browned
- 1¾ cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In medium saucepan combine vegetables and broth. Bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover, and simmer 8 to 10 minutes or until tender. Do not drain.
- In a large saucepan melt butter and margarine. Whisk in flour and seasonings. Add milk all at once. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly; cook for an additional minute more.
- In a bowl combine ½ cup of the milk mixture with cream cheese; stir until smooth. Return to pan and mix well.
- Over low heat add cheddar cheese and mix until melted and smooth. Add the vegetables, broth, and sausage. Stir to combine. Makes 4 servings. Recipe from Olivia Smith.