Macaroni and Cheese Chowder

Naturally Savvy Recipes

Cook macaroni according to directions, Drain and set aside.

In a large saucepan, melt butter, add onion, carrots and celery.

Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until vegetables are crisp tender (3-5 minutes).

Stir in flour, mustard and salt, Continue cooking until bubbly (about 1 minute).

Stir in milk and broth.

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Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until mixture comes to a full boil (8-12 minutes) Boil 1 minute.

Stir in macaroni and then cheese, continue stirring occasionally until cheese melts (1-2 minutes).

Ingredients:

1 cup uncooked macaroni ( I use elbow)

2 tablespoons butter

1/4 cup onions, coarsely chopped

2 carrots, coarsely chopped

2 stalks celery, coarsely chopped

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon dry mustard

1/4 teaspoon salt

3 cups milk

1 cup chicken broth

2 cups shredded American cheese ( I use pepper jack also)

Steps/Methods:

Cook macaroni according to directions, Drain and set aside.

In a large saucepan, melt butter, add onion, carrots and celery.

Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until vegetables are crisp tender (3-5 minutes).

Stir in flour, mustard and salt, Continue cooking until bubbly (about 1 minute).

Stir in milk and broth.

Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until mixture comes to a full boil (8-12 minutes) Boil 1 minute.

Stir in macaroni and then cheese, continue stirring occasionally until cheese melts (1-2 minutes).

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Randy Boyer
Randy is the co-founder of NaturallySavvy.com and The Healthy Shopper. She has been working in the natural health industry for over 20 years. She is very passionate about healthy living by choosing natural and organic as much as possible, has a personal love of cooking and sharing healthy recipes and is a fitness enthusiast.