Best Broccoli Cheddar Chowder Recipes

BROCCOLI, RED PEPPER, AND CHEDDAR CHOWDER

Steps:

• Discard tough lower third of broccoli stem. Peel remaining stem and finely chop. Cut remaining broccoli into very small (1-inch) florets. Cook florets in a large pot of boiling salted water until just tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a bowl of ice water to stop cooking, then drain. Reserve 3 cups cooking water for chowder.
• Peel potato and cut into 1/2-inch cubes. Cook potato, onion, bell pepper, broccoli stems, and garlic in butter in a 3- to 4-quart heavy pot over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened, 8 to 10 minutes. Add cumin, salt, pepper, and mustard and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add flour and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Add reserved cooking water and simmer (partially covered), stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in cream and cheese and cook, stirring, until cheese is melted, then season with salt and pepper.
• Purée about 2 cups of chowder in a blender until smooth (use caution when blending hot liquids) and return to pot. Add florets and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through, about 2 minutes.

BROCCOLI CHOWDER WITH CHEDDAR TOASTS

Steps:

• Cook the bacon in the butter in a medium saucepan over low heat until it renders slightly, about 2 minutes. Add the onion, garlic and celery seed and cook until soft, about 4 minutes. Scatter the flour over the mixture and stir to coat. Gradually add the broth and the milk, whisking until smooth.
• Add the potatoes and sliced broccoli stem; increase the heat to medium and simmer, covered, until slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Add the broccoli florets and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Continue cooking, uncovered, at a rapid simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes; season with salt and pepper.
• Meanwhile, position a rack in the upper part of the oven and preheat the broiler to high. Spread the mustard on each piece of baguette and top with a cheddar slice. Place on a baking sheet and broil until the cheese melts; serve with the soup.

BROCCOLI, RED PEPPER, AND CHEDDAR CHOWDER

Steps:

• Discard tough lower third of broccoli stem.
• Peel remaining stem and finely chop.
• Cut remaining broccoli into very small (1-inch) florets.
• Cook florets in a large pot of boiling salted water until just tender, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Transfer with a slotted spoon to a bowl of ice water to stop cooking, then drain, reserve 3 cups cooking water for chowder.
• Peel potato and cut into 1/2-inch cubes.
• Cook potato, onion, bell pepper, broccoli stems, and garlic in butter in a 3- to 4-quart heavy pot over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Add cumin, salt, pepper, and mustard and cook, stirring, 1 minute.
• Add flour and cook, stirring, 2 minutes.
• Add reserved cooking water and simmer (partially covered), stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes.
• Stir in cream and cheese and cook, stirring, until cheese is melted; season with salt and pepper.
• Purée about 2 cups of chowder in a blender until smooth (use caution when blending hot liquids) and return to pot.
• Add florets and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through, about 2 minutes.

BROCCOLI-CHEDDAR CHOWDER

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan stir together milk and soup. Cook and stir over medium.
• heat till bubbly. Remove from the heat. Stir in broccoli, hash browns,.
• corn, and pimiento; cool. Pour mixture into a 1-quart freezer container.
• Seal, label, and freeze.
• To serve, transfer frozen mixture to a large saucepan. Cover and cook over.
• medium low heat for 40-45 minutes or till heated through. stirring.
• occasionally.

CHEDDAR, HAM, AND BROCCOLI CHOWDER - SOUTHERN LADY MAGAZINE

Steps:

• In a large Dutch oven, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat. Add ham; cook about 3 to 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
• Reduce heat to medium; add remaining 3 tablespoons butter, garlic, and onion to pot. Cook until soft and fragrant, about 3 to 5 minutes.
• Stir in flour and thyme, stirring constantly until lightly browned, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add half of stock, scraping up any browned bits from bottom of pot. Bring to a low boil, stirring frequently until thickened. Stir in remaining stock, broccoli, soup, salt, pepper, and cooked ham. Cover, simmer, stirring occasionally until broccoli is tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
• Remove from heat and stir in cheese. Garnish with broccoli, cheese, ham, and pepper, if desired. Serve immediately.

BROCCOLI-CHEDDAR CHOWDER

Steps:

• 1. In a medium saucepan stir together milk and soup. Cook and stir over medium heat till bubbly. Remove from the heat.
• 2. Stir in broccoli, hash browns, corn, and pimiento; cool.
• 3. Pour mixture into a 1-quart freezer container. Seal, label, and freeze.
• 4. To serve, transfer frozen mixture to a large saucepan. Cover and cook over medium low heat for 40-45 minutes or till heated through. stirring occasionally.