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Broccoli Chowder

By: Sue Call 
"Sue Call of Beech Grove, Indiana serves this comforting soup on chilly stay-at-home evenings. Nutmeg seasons the light creamy broth that's chock-full of tender broccoli florets and diced potatoes."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.8 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (10)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 3 cups broccoli florets
  • 2 cups diced peeled potatoes
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/3 cup sliced green onions
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan, combine the first six ingredients. Bring to a boil. reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-14 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  2. Meanwhile, in another saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour and nutmeg until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir into vegetable mixture; heat through. Sprinkle with cheese.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 6, 2008 by Sgt   view full review
I should first forewarn that I made a lot of variations, never even followed this recipe once,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2009 by Em   view full review
This is a good base for broccoli chowder, but it needs more seasoning. You will need to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 3, 2009 by xezer   view full review
Pretty good - I omitted the nutmeg and added garlic and herb seasoning, and through in some...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 5, 2008 by sonsfan   view full review
Delicious! The soup tasted exactly like I hoped it would. Slightly thickened and flavorful. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 6, 2008 by odessa5   view full review
This was my first time at making chowder. The soup was GREAT! Will be making this chowder...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 5, 2008 by KD   view full review
pretty good. i stirred in about 1/3 cup romano cheese to thicken and add more flavor. i also...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2007 by Jo   view full review
Will never make again. It was tasteless and soupy. My husbend and I love broccoli and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 4, 2007 by Heather W.   view full review
I used the basic recipe leaving out the onions. I added 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1/2...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 10, 2007 by bostoncook   view full review
I added bacon to the recipe. Thought it was okay. Came out sort of gummy, but it could have...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 26, 2007 by Debbwl56   view full review
Will I try aging? The potato taste over powered the broccoli and it was a little on the...

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