CREAMY CORN AND BROCCOLI CHOWDER

Creamy Corn and Broccoli Chowder image

Provided by Jens Kitchen

Time 35m

Yield 6 cups, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
3 tablespoons Gold Medal all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt (kosher or sea salt)
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth or 3 cups vegetable broth
1 (16 ounce) bag frozen broccoli cuts
2 cups frozen sweet corn (from 16-oz bag)
1 cup half-and-half

Steps:

In 4-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic in butter 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender. Stir in flour, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute.
Stir in broth, broccoli and corn. Heat to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat; simmer 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender.
Stir in half-and-half. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until hot (do not boil).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196.1, Fat 9.9, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 25.1, Sodium 294.1, Carbohydrate 23.2, Fiber 4, Sugar 3.9, Protein 8