5 from 2 votes
Southwest Broccoli Chowder
Cheesy broccoli veggie soup with yummy southwest flavors. Easy to make in less than 30 minutes and perfect for chilly weather.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
740 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Soup
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 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 broccoli chopped florets
- 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
- ½ cup corn yellow
- 2 cups cheddar cheese white or yellow, sharp
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
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.
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Notes
- *You can also add cooked diced chicken breast.
Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 740
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.