italian chowder - steph

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48 Pinches
Kansas City, MO
Updated on Mar 6, 2013

This chowder was served at one of my church's Lenten suppers. Great for a cold, wintry evening!

prep time 10 Min
cook time 10 Min
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yield

Ingredients

  • 3 cups chopped zucchini
  • 3 cups chopped onion
  • 16 ounces diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon thyme
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 16 ounces corn, drained
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon tobasco sauce
  • 8 - chicken bouillon cubes
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 6 tablespoons flour
  • 2 1/2 cups milk
  • 8 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup half and half
  • 6 tablespoons butter

How To Make italian chowder - steph

  • Step 1
    In 6 qt. kettle, put zucchini, onion, tomatoes, parsley, salt, pepper, basil, thyme, and 1/2 cup water. Boil 10 - 15 minutes. Vegetables should be tender but firm.
  • Step 2
    Reduce heat to simmer. Add corn, lemon juice, and Tobasoc sauce. Dissolve chicken bouillon cubes in boiling water and add. In separate pan, melt butter and blend in flour to make a roux. Using a whisk, gradually stir in milk. When mixture thickens, add cheddar and parmesan cheeses. Stirring constantly, add milk - cheese mixture to the vegetable pot.
  • Step 3
    Add cream and heat but do not boil.

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