Golden Cheese/Broccoli Chowder |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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This chowder is a wonderful warmer-upper on a rainy afternoon. For a quick and delicious variation, spoon chowder into a split baked potato! I like all types of cooking, especially baking pies. I'm a volunteer at our local hospital. When at home, I enjoy reading, biking and hiking. Ingredients:
2 cups water |
1 cup chopped carrots |
1 cup chopped celery |
1/2 cup chopped onion |
1 pound fresh broccoli, chopped |
cheese sauce: |
1/2 cup butter, cubed |
1/2 cup king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
2 teaspoons salt or to taste |
1/4 teaspoon white pepper |
4 cups milk |
hot pepper sauce, optional |
1 pound process cheese (velveeta), cut in 1/2-inch cubes or 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese |
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham |
Directions:
1. In large saucepan, combine the water, carrots, celery and onion. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add broccoli; cook, uncovered, until broccoli is crisp-tender.
2. Meanwhile, melt butter in large saucepan; stir in the flour, salt and pepper and milk until smooth. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until mixture is thickened. Add pepper sauce if desired. Stir in the cheese; cook and stir until melted. Add the ham and undrained vegetables; stir until blended. Yield: 12 servings.
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