Broccoli, Red Pepper and Chipotle Cheddar Chowder
INGREDIENTS
- 3/4 lb. broccoli florets
- 1 large potato, peeled and diced
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
- 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
- 1/2 tsp. dry mustard
- 2 Tbsp. flour
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 Tbsp. minced rinsed and drained canned chipotle chilies in adobo sauce*
- 2 cups (8 oz.) Sargento® Fancy Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese
DIRECTIONS
- 1
Cook broccoli in a large pot of boiling lightly salted water until just tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a bowl of ice water to stop cooking. Reserve 3 cups cooking water for chowder.
- 2
Cook potato, onion, bell pepper and garlic in butter in a 3 to 4-quart heavy saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened, 8 to 10 minutes. Add cumin, salt, pepper; cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add flour; cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute.
- 3
Add reserved cooking water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes. Mix cheese and chilies. Stir cream and 1-1/2 cups of cheese mixture into soup. Cook, stirring occasionally, until cheese is melted.
- 4
Puree 2 cups of soup in a blender until smooth (use caution when blending hot liquids); return to pot. Add drained broccoli; cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through, about 2 minutes. Ladle into bowls; top with remaining cheese mixture.
SUMMARY
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves: 8
HELPFUL HINTS
- *Store remaining chilies in refrigerator up to 5 days or freeze up to 3 months.
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See Nutrition Facts
Serves: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories 349
Total Fat 27.2g
Saturated Fat 16.2g
Trans Fat 7.7g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.0g
Cholesterol 87g
Sodium 468g
Carbohydrates 16g
Protein 12g
Dietary Fiber 3g
Vitamin A 244g
Vitamin C 76g
Calcium 319g
Iron 1g
