broccoli/mushroom chowder

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Lake Mills, WI
Updated on Jan 22, 2013

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!

prep time 15 Min
cook time 25 Min
method ---
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds broccoli, fresh
  • 8 ounces mushrooms
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 cup flour
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 4 cups half and half
  • 1 teaspoon salt, optional
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 teaspoon tarragon, crushed
  • a few pinch garlic
  • 1-2 cup cooked chicken (opt)
  • - crumbled bacon (opt)
  • - shredded cheese (opt)
  • 1 small onion--chopped

How To Make broccoli/mushroom chowder

  • Step 1
    Clean and cut broccoli into 1/2 inch pieces.
  • Step 2
    Steam in 1/2 cup water until tender/crisp (can also microwave them for 3 to 4 minutes) do not drain; Set aside.
  • Step 3
    Clean and slice mushrooms.
  • Step 4
    In a large pan over medium heat, melt butter; saute onions and mushrooms for a minute or two; add flour to make a roux.
  • Step 5
    Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 to 4 minutes; do not let brown.
  • Step 6
    Stir in chicken broth; bring just to a boil.
  • Step 7
    Turn 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.
  • Step 8
    Heat through but do not boil. Test for seasonings. Garnish with crumbled bacon and cheese if desired.

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