Corn and broccoli chowder that's homemade and can be on your dinner table in just 30 minutes!
Use organic vegetables if you can. Serve with buttered bisquits and you have a completely satisfying meal.
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt (kosher or sea salt)
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) or vegetable broth
1 bag (16 oz) frozen broccoli cuts
2 cups frozen sweet corn (from 16-oz bag)
1 cup of half and half
Cooking instructions:
In 4-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic in butter 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender. Stir in flour, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Stir in broth, broccoli and corn. Heat to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat; simmer 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender. Stir in half-and-half. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until hot (do not boil).
Yields: 6 servings
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