Broccoli & Mushroom Chowder

Submitted by Chef Ripple

"Great for a starter dish!"

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 907.18 g fresh broccoli
• 118.29 ml water
• 236.59 ml butter or 236.59 ml margarine
• 236.59 ml flour
• 946.36 ml chicken broth
• 946.36 ml half-and-half
• 226.79 g fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 4.92 ml salt
• 1.23 ml white pepper
• 1.23 ml tarragon leaf, crushed

directions

1. Cut the broccoli into 1/2 inch pieces.
2. Steam in water until crisp yet tender, do not drain. Set aside.
3. In a large pan over medium heat, melt butter and then add flour, Cook stirring constantly, for 2 - 4 minutes. Do not Brown. Stir in chicken stock broth and bring to a boil. Turn heat to low, add half-and-half, mushrooms, broccoli and seasonings to the liquid.
4. Heat through but do not boil. Serve immediately.