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Broccoli Chowder

Source of Recipe

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List of Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper (optional)
1/2 cup chopped leeks or onion
1/4 cup butter
3 cups fresh chopped broccoli
1 Carton (4 cups) Chicken Broth (or 3 cans Vegetable Broth)
1/2 cup flour
3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
salt and pepper to taste
1 1/2 cups milk



Recipe


In a Dutch oven or Stock Pot, sauté the pepper and onions in butter or margarine until tender. Add remaining vegetables, water, bouillon, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer covered for 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender. Combine flour and milk until smooth; stir into pan. Bring soup to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add the cheese just before serving, and warm until melted.

I based the Nutrition using 12 servings from this recipe:
218.1 calories, 7.8g carbohydrates and 13g protein