Broccoli chowder

8 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2poundsFresh broccoli
27½ounceFat-free chicken broth; 2 cans
3cupsMilk; divided
1cupChopped ham
2teaspoonsSalt
¼teaspoonPepper
1cupHalf and half
2cupsShredded swiss cheese
¼cupButter

Directions

Combine broccoli and 1 can of broth in a Dutch oven. Cover and cook 7 minutes or until broccoli is crisp-tender. Remove broccoli from broth, cool and coarsely chop.

Add remaining can of broth, 2 cups of the milk, ham, salt, and pepper to pot. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Stir in broccoli and remaining ingredients, except remaining cup of milk. Mix some flour into the remaining milk and stir into chowder to thicken. Cook over low heat until thoroughly heated. Do not boil.

Per serving: 323 Calories; 22g Fat (58% calories from fat); 23g Protein; 14g Carbohydrate; 75mg Cholesterol; 1185mg Sodium Recipe by: Virginia Bowman

Posted to TNT - Prodigy's Recipe Exchange Newsletter by <ebburtis@...> on Oct 24, 97