This chowder is so GOOD! You will thank me later. Enjoy!
2 bunches (about 1 pound) fresh
broccoli (or you can use frozen)
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup butter (to sauté onions)
1/2 cup butter (to make white
sauce)
1/2 cup flour
4 cups milk
2 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 tsp. salt
16 ounces grated sharp cheddar
cheese
1 1/2 cups sweet white corn
(frozen works great)*
¼ teaspoon Pepper
Pinch freshly ground Nutmeg
(optional)
Pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
Directions:
Cut broccoli into bite size
pieces and cook just until tender. Do
not overcook. Drain and cut into smaller
pieces; set aside. Sautee chopped onion
in the 1/4 cup butter until tender; add corn to onions and cook just until
warmed - set aside. In a large saucepan
or soup pot prepare a white sauce; melt the 1/2 cup butter over medium heat,
then stir in flour until well blended.
Gradually stir in milk, chicken broth, and salt. Stir constantly until mixture reaches a boil. Cook 1 to 2 minutes until thickened. Add broccoli, onion and corn. Stir in cheese. Stir in pepper, nutmeg and cayenne. Cook 10 minutes over medium - low heat. Avoid bringing to a boil. Serve immediately or keep warm over low
heat. Recipe makes 8-10 servings.
*The corn is optional. I LOVE it with the corn, but my mom prefers it without. Try and it and let me know which you prefer!
