Broccoli Corn Chowder

Submitted by *Parsley*

"Easy to make. Makes a great lunch."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon thyme
• 1⁄4 teaspoon sugar
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1 lb frozen broccoli cuts, thawed
• 2 cups frozen corn, thawed
• 1 cup fat-free half-and-half
• 1⁄2 cup sharp cheddar cheese

directions

1. In 4-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic in butter 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender. Stir in flour, salt, pepper, thyme and sugar.
2. Cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute.
3. Stir in broth, broccoli and corn. Heat to boiling over medium-high heat.
4. Reduce heat; simmer 5 -7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender.
5. Stir in FF half-and-half and cheese. Cook over low heat 2 to 3 minutes or until hot - do NOT boil.

Reviews

[Torricus]

Very tasty! Mine didn't end up nearly as healthy as the original, as I couldn't find fat free half-and-half, and I added about 200g of cubed cooked ham while cooking the onions to give it a little protein. I'm looking forward to eating the leftovers tomorrow for lunch!