Broccoli-Cheddar-Chicken Chowder

By sunshine68

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 cup diced onion
• 1 cup diced celery
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
• 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1 cup whole milk
• 3 cups chopped broccoli florets
• 2 cups diced Yukon Gold potatoes
• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, plus more for garnish
• Finely diced red onion for garnish

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and celery; cook, stirring frequently, until softened and beginning to brown, 3 to 6 minutes. Sprinkle flour, dry mustard, salt and pepper over the vegetables and cook, stirring, for 1 minute more. Add broth and milk; bring to a gentle boil, stirring constantly.

Stir in broccoli and potatoes and bring just to a simmer. Simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are tender, 12 to 15 minutes.

Add chicken and 1 cup Cheddar and cook, stirring frequently, until cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes. Serve topped with a little more Cheddar and red onion, if desired.