Southwest Broccoli Chowder

Name: Southwest Broccoli Chowder
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter; 1 white onion; 2 teaspoons garlic; ¼ cup flour; 3 cups chicken broth; 3 cups heavy cream; 1 poblano pepper; 1 red pepper; 4 cups chopped broccoli florets; 1 can black beans; ½ cup yellow corn; 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese; 1 tablespoon cumin; 2 teaspoons chili powder; salt and pepper to taste

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
6 servings
Calories
740 kcal
Course
Main Course, Soup
Cuisine
Mexican

Southwest Broccoli Chowder

Daniel Levine

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Cheesy broccoli veggie soup with yummy southwest flavors. Easy to make in less than 30 minutes and perfect for chilly weather.

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Ingredients

Servings

4 tablespoons butter
1 white onion diced
2 teaspoons garlic
¼ cup flour
3 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian)
3 cups heavy cream OR half & half
1 poblano pepper diced, (you can find these near the bell peppers)
1 red pepper diced
4 cups chopped broccoli florets
1 can black beans drained and rinsed
½ cup yellow corn
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese (white or yellow)
1 tablespoon cumin
2 teaspoons chili powder
salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Melt butter in a large pot. Add diced onion and garlic and saute 1-2 minutes over medium-high heat until onions are clear and tender. Add flour and stir until mixture clumps up. Slowly whisk in heavy cream (or half & half).
Add chicken broth, peppers, and broccoli. Bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer and cook about 15-20 minutes until broccoli is tender.
Add beans, corn, cumin, chili powder, and salt and pepper to taste. Stir in cheese until melted and combined with soup. Serve with additional cheese if desired.

Notes

*You can also add cooked diced chicken breast.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 740kcal (37%) Carbohydrates 36g (12%) Protein 21g (42%) Fat 59g (91%) Saturated Fat 36g (180%) Cholesterol 204mg (68%) Sodium 755mg (31%) Potassium 725mg (21%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 3358IU (67%) Vitamin C 90mg (100%) Calcium 428mg (43%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 740 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	740kcal	37%
Carbohydrates	36g	12%
Protein	21g	42%
Fat	59g	91%
Saturated Fat	36g	180%
Cholesterol	204mg	68%
Sodium	755mg	31%
Potassium	725mg	15%
Fiber	8g	32%
Sugar	4g	8%
Vitamin A	3358IU	67%
Vitamin C	90mg	100%
Calcium	428mg	43%
Iron	3mg	17%