Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 stalk celery, chopped
  • 1/2 small green pepper, chopped
  • 1 (8 oz.) pkg. sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 2 c. peeled and diced red potatoes
  • 2 c. chicken broth
  • 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
  • 2 c. milk, divided
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper
  • 3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour

Method

  • Melt butter in a large Dutch oven.
  • Add onion, celery, green pepper and mushrooms.
  • Cook, stirring frequently, until tender. Stir in potato, chicken broth and thyme.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
  • Stir in 1 1/2 cups of milk, salt and pepper.
  • Combine remaining 1/2 cup milk and flour, stirring until smooth.
  • Stir into chowder and simmer, uncovered, stirring frequently, until slightly thickened.
  • Yields 1 1/2 quarts.
  • Excellent soup.