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Broccoli Cheese Chowder
Broccoli Cheese Chowder puts the word 'comfort' in comfort food. This delicious soup is loaded with cheese, potatoes, cream...and yummy broccoli.
- Prep time
- 20 min
- Cook time
- 30 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 Tbsp. butter
- 1 small sweet onion (diced)
- 1 large carrot (shredded)
- 32 oz. carton chicken or vegetable broth
- 16 oz. frozen chopped broccoli
- 3 white potatoes (peeled and cubed)
- 8 oz. sharp cheddar (shredded (reserve some for garnish))
- 2 Tbsp. cornstarch mixed with 2 Tbsp. water until smooth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 tsp. pepper seasoning
Instructions
- 1
In a dutch oven, (ad) melt butter over medium heat.
- 2
Add diced onion and sauté until tender.
- 3
Add carrots and stir.
- 4
Add chicken or vegetable broth and bring soup to a boil.
- 5
Add broccoli and potatoes. Reduce heat to medium low.
- 6
Cook for 30 minutes on medium low heat until veggies are tender.
- 7
Add cheddar cheese and stir until melted.
- 8
Mix cornstarch with water until smooth. Add to soup and stir well.
- 9
Cut off heat and add heavy cream to soup. Stir well.
- 10
Finish by adding a dash of pepper seasoning blend.
- 11
Serve piping hot and garnish with extra shredded cheese.