Zucchini Chowder
By
Deb Crane
@songchef
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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!
Ingredients
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2 cdiced zucchini
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1medium onion, diced
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2 tspchopped garlic
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1 Tbspparsley
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1 tspbasil (or fresh basil)
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4 Tbspunsalted butter
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4 Tbspall-purpose flour
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1 tspsalt
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1/4 tsppepper
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3 cwater
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3chicken bullion cubes
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1 tsplemon juice
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1 can(s)(14 1/2 ounce) diced tomatoes
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1 can(s)cream of broccoli soup (or any kind you like)
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10 ozfrozen corn (or fresh left over corn)
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·shredded cheddar cheese (optional) for topping
How to Make Zucchini Chowder
- 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.
About Zucchini Chowder
Course/Dish: Chowders Vegetable Soup
Main Ingredient: Vegetable
Regional Style: American
Other Tag: Quick & Easy
