Broccoli Cheese Chowder Recipe

Name: Broccoli Cheese Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 1 medium head broccoli; 1 large potato, peeled & cubed; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 chicken bouillon cubes; 1 teaspoon cumin; 2 tablespoons flour; 3/4 cup half-and-half; 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1 medium head broccoli
1 large potato, peeled & cubed
1 large onion, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
2 chicken bouillon cubes
1 teaspoon cumin
2 tablespoons flour
3/4 cup half-and-half
1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
salt and pepper

1
Remove florets from broccoli head.
2
Cook florets in 4 cups water for 4 minutes, drain the florets, reserving the cooking water. Set florets aside for later. Chop broccoli stalk into small cubes.
3
Melt butter in a large heavy saucepan.
4
Add potatoes, onions and broccoli stalk, and saute for 10 minutes or until onion is soft.
5
Add cumin and flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
6
Add 3 cups of the reserved floret cooking water and the bouillon cubes, and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally until broccoli stalks are tender.
7
Stir in cream and cheese.
8
Season with salt and pepper.
9
Puree the soup in a blender until smooth ( Be Careful if doing this while HOT).
10
Add the florets to the blender and pulse once, (this give the soup a nice green florety colour without totally destroying the florets).
11
Taste and season again if necessary.
12
Heat through before serving.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium head broccoli, 1 large potato, peeled & cubed, 1 large onion, chopped, 2 tablespoons butter, and more.

Yes, Broccoli Cheese Chowder falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Broccoli Cheese Chowder

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