Broccoli Chowder
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Ingredients
- 1 pound frozen broccoli florets
- 1½ cups chicken broth
- 4 Tbsp Challenge Danish Creamery Butter (½ stick)
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 4 Tbsp flour
- 1½ cups milk
- 1¼ cups sharp cheddar cheese (6 oz) cut into small cubes
- ground black pepper to taste
- 1 cup fully cooked ham (6 oz) cut in ⅜-inch cubes
- salt to taste
- shredded cheddar cheese optional garnish
Instructions
- Combine broccoli and broth in microwave-safe covered container and microwave on high for 2-33 minutes or until broccoli is just tender. Drain and save liquid and set both aside.
- Melt butter over medium–low heat in a 4 quart pot. Add onions and sauté until limp but not browned.
- Add flour to pot and cook stirring for about 3 minutes until the flour cooked but not browned.
- Stir in cooking liquid from broccoli and milk; cook until mixture starts to thicken.
- Add cheese cubes and black pepper, ham and broccoli; stir over medium heat until cheese melts. Heat through but do not boil. Salt to taste. Serve hot. Serves 4-5.