broccoli/mushroom chowder
I found this orphaned recipe and made it tonight. I made some changes and claimed it as my own! I made quite a few changes to the original recipe and the family raved!
yield
8 serving(s)
prep time
15 Min
cook time
25 Min
Ingredients For broccoli/mushroom chowder
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2 lbbroccoli, fresh
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8 ozmushrooms
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1 cbutter
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1 cflour
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4 cchicken broth
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4 chalf and half
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1 tspsalt, optional
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1/4 tspwhite pepper
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1 tsptarragon, crushed
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a few pinchgarlic
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1-2 ccooked chicken (opt)
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crumbled bacon (opt)
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shredded cheese (opt)
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1 smonion--chopped
How To Make broccoli/mushroom chowder
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1Clean and cut broccoli into 1/2 inch pieces.
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2Steam in 1/2 cup water until tender/crisp (can also microwave them for 3 to 4 minutes) do not drain; Set aside.
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3Clean and slice mushrooms.
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4In a large pan over medium heat, melt butter; saute onions and mushrooms for a minute or two; add flour to make a roux.
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5Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 to 4 minutes; do not let brown.
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6Stir in chicken broth; bring just to a boil.
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7Turn heat to low; add broccoli, chicken, half-and-half and seasonings. You can use an immersion blender at this point to incorporate ingredients a bit.
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8Heat through but do not boil. Test for seasonings. Garnish with crumbled bacon and cheese if desired.
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