Zucchini Garden Chowder

Sallyanne's Note:

This soup is amazing, my all time favorite. I found the recipe in an old Taste of Home magazine. Sometimes I add the cheddar cheese, sometimes I don't. It's delicious either way.

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 2 zucchini, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1/3 cup flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 3 cups water
• 3 chicken bouillon cubes
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
• 2 cups cheddar cheese (optional)
• 1 pinch sugar
• additional chopped parsley

Directions:

1. In large kettle over medium heat, saute onion, zucchini, parsley, and basil in butter until tender.
2. Stir in flour, salt, and pepper.
3. Gradually stir in water.
4. Add bouillon and lemon juice; mix well.
5. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes.
6. Add tomatoes, milk, and corn; bring to a boil.
7. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until corn is tender.
8. Just before serving, stir in cheeses until melted.
9. Add sugar and garnish with parsley.

Reviews

[froggie_blue]

This is wonderful. I did make a dew changes; less parsley, 3C chicken stock and 1 bouillon cube, 1/2 can of the tomatoes, I didn't want to over power the delicate flavor with tomatoes. I also added 1/4 lb of black forrest ham chopped. Really, really great!!!

[Camaro Chic]

Made this a couple of times this growing season. Very fresh and good recipe for your garden goods. I used fresh skinned tomatoes to replace the canned as well as fat free evaporated milk. Still a rich tasting chowder...

[tiger28]

thank you for this excellent recipe!! what a delicious way to use up fresh zucchini--i also used fresh tomatoes (seeded), chopped fresh garlic, and 3 cans of broth in place of the water-- and a drained a corn (which is what i had on hand)- and i added all the parsley near the end--oh- and used more cheese-- so good!!! rich and hearty- wonderful meatless entree!!