5 from 21 votes
Easy Cheesy Broccoli Chowder With Ham
Easy Cheesy Broccoli Chowder With Ham combines tender broccoli florets and diced cooked ham in a creamy, cheesy soup base. The soup is thickened with a buttery roux of flour and cooked onions, then enriched with sharp cheddar cheese for a smooth, hearty texture. This chowder offers a savory blend of broccoli and ham flavors with a comforting warmth, making it suitable for lunch or dinner when a filling, cheesy soup is desired.
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
to 5 servings
Calories:
355 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds broccoli cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 4 tablespoons butter 2oz
- 1 cup onion diced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 30g
- 1 1/2 cup milk any percentage
- 1 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese cubed or shredded, 6oz
- 1 cup ham diced, fully-cooked, 6oz
- 1/2 teaspoon black 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.
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Notes
- This recipe yields about five servings, helpful for meal planning.
- Reserve the broth used to simmer broccoli; it enhances the chowder's flavor when added back in the sauce.
Nutrition Information
Calories
355kcal
(18%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 to 5 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 355
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 355kcal | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.