Cheesy Veggie Chowder

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 6 -8 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 cups finely chopped green cabbage, can use savoy
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup diced celery
• 1 cup diced carrot
• 1 cup finely diced potato, peel if desired
• 1 cup frozen baby peas, thawed
• 2 cups chicken broth, can use veggie
• 15 ounces cream-style corn
• 2 1/2 cups fat-free half-and-half, can use milk
• 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
• 1/2-1 teaspoon salt, to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon thyme
• 1 teaspoon parsley
• 12 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Recipe

• 1 sauté cabbage, onion, celery, carrots, diced potatoes and peas in the butter in a large saucepan for about 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring frequently.
• 2 add broth; bring to a boil. reduce heat and simmer for additional 7-10 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
• 3 add creamed corn, worcestershire, half and half (or milk), and all seasonings; heat over low temperature 15 minutes, (or until veggies are tender) stirring occasionally.
• 4 add the cheese, stir until melted and heated through.