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Meatball Cheese Chowder

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Meatball Cheese Chowder is a simple and filling soup recipe that uses convenience products to make it easy.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (16-ounce) package frozen small meatballs
  • 2 cups frozen hash brown potatoes
  • 2 cups frozen corn
  • 1 cup baby carrots
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 1 (16-ounce) jar Cheddar cheese pasta sauce
  • 1 (3-ounce) package cream cheese, softened

Preparation:

In soup pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir for 4-5 minutes until crisp-tender.

Add meatballs, potatoes, corn, carrots, and broth; bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until all ingredients are tender.

Stir in cheese pasta sauce and cream cheese; heat through, stirring occasionally, until chowder just starts to simmer. Stir and serve immediately. Serves 4

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