Thick & Hearty Bison Cheddar Chowder

Thick & Hearty Bison Cheddar Chowder

Thick and hearty Bison Cheddar Chowder is a delicious and comforting dish. It is made with bison and slowly simmered with cubed potatoes, carrots, celery, onions, and spices. The ground bison adds a unique and savory flavor, while the cheddar cheese brings out a creamy richness. Enjoy this hearty chowder on a cold winter night for a truly comforting experience.

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Bison Cheddar Chowder

Tami

Servings

16

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

30 minutes

Calories

295

Cuisine

American

Category

Soup, Side Dish, Supper

This delicious recipe is sure to become a favorite supper for a cold night. Made with bison and slowly simmered with cubed potatoes, carrots, celery, onions, and spices, then finished with cheddar cheese, it is bursting with flavor.

Bison Cheddar Chowder

Ingredients

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    • 1 pound Ground Bison

    • ¼ cup water

    • ½ teaspoon salt

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    • 1½ cups chopped onion

    • 1½ cups shredded carrots

    • 1½ cups diced celery

    • ½ teaspoon salt

    • 1 teaspoon dried basil

    • 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes

    • 4 tablespoons butter

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    • 4 cups water

    • 4 teaspoons Chicken Better Than Bouillon

    • 4 cups peeled and diced potatoes

    • ½ teaspoon salt

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    • 4 tablespoons butter

    • 1/3 cup flour

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    • 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese

    • 2 cups milk

    • ½ teaspoon black pepper

    Directions

    1. Using a Dutch Oven: Add water, ½ teaspoon salt, and ground bison and cook over medium heat until browned. Remove ground and set aside.

    2. Add 4 tablespoons butter, onion, carrots, celery, ½ teaspoon salt, parsley, and basil. Sauté until tender.

    3. Add water, Better Than Bouillon, potatoes, and ground bison, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

    4. In a small skillet over medium heat, melt the remaining butter (4 tablespoons). Add the flour and stir for 3-5 minutes until bubbly and a nutty scent develops.

    5. Add the Roux (butter and flour mixture) to the soup and bring to a boil. Stir for 2 minutes.

    6. Reduce heat to low. Stir in the cheese, milk, ½ teaspoon salt, and pepper. Stir until the cheese melts

    7. Remove from heat and serve.