Broccoli Mushroom Chowder

Submitted by REEVES73

"A tastey little chowder, great on a cold day"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 lb fresh broccoli
• 8 ounces fresh mushrooms
• 8 ounces butter
• 1 cup flour
• 1 quart chicken stock
• 1 quart half-and-half
• 1 teaspoon sage
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon crushed tarragon

directions

1. Clean and cut broccoli into 1/2 inch pieces.
2. Steam in 1/2 cup water.
3. Do not drain; set aside.
4. wash and slice mushrooms.
5. Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat.
6. Add flour, cook 2 to 4 minutes.
7. Add chicken stock, stirring with wire whip and bring to boil.
8. Turn heat to low.
9. Add broccoli, half and half and spices.
10. Heat, but do not boil.

Reviews

[Shana C]

This was DELICIOUS, which isn’t surprising with 2 sticks of butter in it! I used whole milk instead of half and half and added 1 lb cooked bacon (ham would work equally well.)

 

[Julena D.]

when do you add the mushrooms?