Broccoli Chicken Chowder Food

BROCCOLI-CHICKEN CHOWDER

Steps:

• Cook broccoli as directed on package. Drain.
• Meanwhile, in 4-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add celery, carrot, onion and thyme; cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
• Stir in flour until well blended. Add milk and broth; cook until mixture boils and thickens, stirring constantly.
• Stir in chicken and cooked broccoli; simmer about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until hot. Add cheese; stir until melted.

BROCCOLI CHOWDER

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine the first 6 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-14 minutes or until vegetables are tender., Meanwhile, in another saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour and nutmeg until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir into vegetable mixture; heat through. Sprinkle with cheese.

CHEESY CHICKEN, POTATO AND BROCCOLI CHOWDER

Steps:

• In large pot or Dutch Oven, melt butter over med. heat. Mix in flour, stirring constantly until a thick paste forms. Remove from pot, and set aside.
• In same pot, combine water, bouillon cubes, chicken, broccoli, potato, green onions, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium low, and simmer for 45 minutes.
• Stir in flour mixture a little bit at a time until soup thickens. Simmer 5 minutes. Reduce heat and stir in cream and sour cream. Mix in cheese, one cup at a time and stir until melted.
• * 2 heads fresh broccoli, cut into florets can be used instead of the frozen broccoli.
• Note: You can easily omit the chicken - it won't be missed. But add another potato in its place.