Quick White Bean, Broccoli and Tomato Chowder |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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This is a really quick, healthy, low fat chowder. Great for a cold night when time is tight. If serving to someone with a cold, pump up the heat by adding a tsp of cayenne pepper and let them sweat it out... NO MERCY! Ingredients:
2 medium onions, coarsely chopped |
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped |
1 cup low sodium chicken broth |
1 (16 ounce) can plum tomatoes |
2 cups broccoli, chopped |
1 (16 ounce) can white beans, well drained and rinsed |
1 tablespoon dried basil |
1 tablespoon hot sauce |
kosher salt and pepper |
Directions:
1. Combine the the onions, garlic and 1/2 cup of the stock in a large saucepan.
2. Cover, bring to a simmer and cook for 8 minutes.
3. Add the tomatoes and their juice. Break up the tomatoes with a potato masher.
4. Add the broccoli and remaining stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer for 6 minutes.
5. Add the beans, basil, hot pepper sauce, salt and pepper to taste. Note: I sometimes substitute the hot pepper sauce for one or two chipotles in adobo sauce.
6. Simmer for an additional 4 minutes or until the broccoli is at the firmness you prefer.
7. I like to serve with some grated Parmesan cheese.
8. Enjoy!
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