BROCCOLI AND POTATO CHOWDER

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From The Simply Healthy Lowfat Cookbook, 1995, this recipe makes a comforting soup. Instead of the chicken broth & water, a similar measure of my own Chicken Broth Supreme!

Provided by Sydney Mike

Categories     Chowders

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/4 lbs broccoli
1/2 lb potato, red, unpeeled, diced
1 onion, small, chopped
3/4 cup chicken broth
3/4 cup water
2 cups low-fat milk (1%)
1/4 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon tarragon
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, fresnly ground
3 ounces monterey jack cheese, shredded
1/2 cup red bell pepper, minced

Steps:

  • In large saucepan, combine broccoli, potato, onion & diluted broth.
  • Cover & bring to boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low & cook until tender, about 6 minutes.
  • In small bowl, whisk milk into the flour. Add milk mixture to soup, along with tarragon, thyme, salt & pepper.
  • Stirring constantly, cook until mixture comes to a boil & is thickened, about 7 minutes.
  • Ladle soup into bowls & sprinkle each with some cheese, then top with minced bell pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280.3, Fat 9, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 26.2, Sodium 515.6, Carbohydrate 35.8, Fiber 6, Sugar 11.4, Protein 17

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