Easy Broccoli Chowder made with sharp and delicious cheddar cheese and ham. A perfect and easy weeknight dinner for those nights when cheese is a necessity.
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Total Time 30 minutesminutes
Servings 4to 5 servings
Calories 355kcal
Author Tracy
Ingredients
1 1/2poundsbroccolicut into bite-sized pieces
3cupschicken broth
4tablespoons(2oz) butter
1cupdiced onion
1/4cup(30g) all-purpose flour
1 1/2cupmilkany percentage
1 1/2cup(6oz) sharp cheddar cheesecubed or shredded
1cup(6oz) fully-cooked hamdiced
1/2teaspoonblack pepper
Salt
Instructions
In a medium pot, combine broccoli and chicken broth. Cover and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain the chicken broth into a separate container to use later and set broccoli and broth aside.
In a large pot, over medium heat, melt butter and add onions, cooking until translucent.
Add flour and cook, whisking continuously for about 2 minutes, until the flour is just golden.
Continue to stir and slowly pour in chicken broth and milk. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes, until the broth has thickened.
Stir in cheese, ham, broccoli, pepper, and salt generously to taste. Heat until cheese is melted and soup is warmed through.
Notes
Approximate nutritional information is for five servings.