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