BROCCOLI/MUSHROOM CHOWDER

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I found this orphaned recipe and made it tonight. I made some changes and claimed it as my own! I made quite a few changes to the original recipe and the family raved!

Provided by TERRI OPGENORTH

Categories     Cream Soups

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 lb broccoli, fresh
8 oz mushrooms
1 c butter
1 c flour
4 c chicken broth
4 c half and half
1 tsp salt, optional
1/4 tsp white pepper
1 tsp tarragon, crushed
a few pinch garlic
1-2 c cooked chicken (opt)
crumbled bacon (opt)
shredded cheese (opt)
1 small onion--chopped

Steps:

  • 1. Clean and cut broccoli into 1/2 inch pieces.
  • 2. Steam in 1/2 cup water until tender/crisp (can also microwave them for 3 to 4 minutes) do not drain; Set aside.
  • 3. Clean and slice mushrooms.
  • 4. In a large pan over medium heat, melt butter; saute onions and mushrooms for a minute or two; add flour to make a roux.
  • 5. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 to 4 minutes; do not let brown.
  • 6. Stir in chicken broth; bring just to a boil.
  • 7. Turn heat to low; add broccoli, chicken, half-and-half and seasonings. You can use an immersion blender at this point to incorporate ingredients a bit.
  • 8. Heat through but do not boil. Test for seasonings. Garnish with crumbled bacon and cheese if desired.

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