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Golden Cheese/Broccoli Chowder Recipe

This chowder is a wonderful warmer-upper on a rainy afternoon. For a quick and delicious variation, spoon chowder into a split baked potato! I like all types of cooking, especially baking pies. I'm a volunteer at our local hospital. When at home, I enjoy reading, biking and hiking.

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Golden Cheese/Broccoli Chowder Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield: 12 Servings

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Ingredients

2 cups water
1 cup chopped carrots
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 pound fresh broccoli, chopped
CHEESE SAUCE:
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt or to taste
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
4 cups milk
Hot pepper sauce, optional
1 pound process cheese (Velveeta), cut in 1/2-inch cubes or 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham

Directions

In large saucepan, combine the water, carrots, celery and onion. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add broccoli; cook, uncovered, until broccoli is crisp-tender.
Meanwhile, melt butter in large saucepan; stir in the flour, salt and pepper and milk until smooth. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until mixture is thickened. Add pepper sauce if desired. Stir in the cheese; cook and stir until melted. Add the ham and undrained vegetables; stir until blended. Yield: 12 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 317 calories, 22 g fat (13 g saturated fat), 68 mg cholesterol, 1,281 mg sodium, 15 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 16 g protein.

Originally published as Golden Cheese/Broccoli Chowder in Country Woman May/June 1989, p29

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Reviewed on Nov. 22, 2011 by rosomalley

the combination of cheddar cheese, broccoli and ham, along with a touch of hot sauce (I use Louisiana hot sauce) makes a really delicious chowder. I use shredded sharp cheddar and substitute cayenne pepper for the white pepper. I have been making this for years and my whole family loves it!