Broccoli Cheddar Chowder
A simple, tasty and nutritious broccoli cheese chowder that fits the bill any day of the week.
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup celery chopped
- 1 cup carrots sliced thin
- 1/2 cup onion chopped
- 1 cup broccoli - cut into small pieces
- CHEESE SAUCE
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- 4 cups milk
- 4 cups grated cheese
- 2 cups ham or bacon chopped into 1/2 inch cubes
- garlic powder optional
Instructions
- In large saucepan, combine water, celery, carrots, and onion.
- Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes
- Add broccoli, and continue to simmer until the vegetables are tender/crisp
- SAUCE:
- Melt butter in kettle
- Blend in flour, salt and pepper and garlic powder
- Cook, stirring together until it thickens, about one minute
- Add milk and stir until mixture thickens
- Stir in cheese and ham cubes
- Combine mixture with undrained vegetables
- Stir and serve