Creamy Broccoli Chowder
CREAMY BROCCOLI CHOWDER
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3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons butter
1 sweet onion, diced
2 carrots, shredded
5 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon Kosher salt (to taste)
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3 cups (FF) Half & Half OR milk
One 15-ounce can chicken broth OR 2 cups homemade
5-6 cups chopped broccoli
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
In a large stockpot, heat oil and butter. Add onion and carrots and let simmer on medium-low until onions are soft (15 minutes). Add flour and seasoning and stir well. Stir in half & half or milk, chicken broth, and broccoli. Simmer over LOW heat for about 1-1/1/2 hours, stirring frequently. Add cheese just before serving, if using. Makes 10 servings.
With fat-free half & half:
Per Serving: 199 Cal; 4 g Protein; 9 g Tot Fat; 26 g Carb; 1 g Fiber; 5 g Sugar; 249 mg Sodium
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