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6) Creamy Mushroom and Potato Chowder

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 small leek sliced (or 1/2 onion), chopped
  • 8 oz mushrooms sliced
  • 1 lb potatoes peeled and diced
  • 3 cups chicken or veg broth
  • 1 cup milk or half-and-half
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp chopped parsley optional

Method
 

  1. Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add leek and cook 3 minutes.
  2. Add mushrooms and cook until they soften, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in potatoes and broth. Bring to a simmer and cook 12–15 minutes until potatoes are tender.
  4. Mash some potatoes in the pot for thickness. Stir in milk, salt, and pepper. Heat gently.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning. Stir in parsley if using and serve warm.