Zucchini Chowder

Name: Zucchini Chowder
Yield: 8-12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 c diced zucchini; 1 medium onion, diced; 2 tsp chopped garlic; 1 Tbsp parsley; 1 tsp basil (or fresh basil); 4 Tbsp unsalted butter; 4 Tbsp all-purpose flour; 1 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp pepper; 3 c water; 3 chicken bullion cubes; 1 tsp lemon juice; 1 can(s) (14 1/2 ounce) diced tomatoes; 1 can(s) cream of broccoli soup (or any kind you like); 10 oz frozen corn (or fresh left over corn); shredded cheddar cheese (optional) for topping

By Deb Crane
@songchef

Since zucchini is in abundance right now, I decided to play and came up with a creamy delicate chowder worthy or sharing. Easy and taste bud pleasing!

Rating:

★★★★★ 1 vote5

Comments:

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Serves:

8-12

Method:

Stove Top

Ingredients

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2 c

diced zucchini
1

medium onion, diced
2 tsp

chopped garlic
1 Tbsp

parsley
1 tsp

basil (or fresh basil)
4 Tbsp

unsalted butter
4 Tbsp

all-purpose flour
1 tsp

salt
1/4 tsp

pepper
3 c

water
3

chicken bullion cubes
1 tsp

lemon juice
1 can(s)

(14 1/2 ounce) diced tomatoes
1 can(s)

cream of broccoli soup (or any kind you like)
10 oz

frozen corn (or fresh left over corn)
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shredded cheddar cheese (optional) for topping

How to Make Zucchini Chowder

Step-by-Step

In a large pot, saute zucchini and onion in the butter until tender. Add garlic and saute for another minute.
Stir in the flour,salt and pepper,basil and parsley.
Gradually add the water as you stir until flour is incorporated into the water.
Add the bullion cubes and lemon juice.
Bring to a boil cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
Add the can of tomatoes, with the juices and the cream of broccoli soup, undiluted. Stir to blend. Add the corn and simmer until heated through. (about 5 minutes)
If you like, just before serving, top with grated cheddar cheese and a fresh sprig of basil.
If the chowder is too thick for your liking, you can add more water.