Broccoli-Cheese Chowder

By Tamipri

Ingredients

• 2 Tb. butter
• 1 1/2 c. chopped onion
• 1 Tb. minced garlic
• 4 1/2 c. chicken stock
• 2 c. peeled, chopped potatoes
• 1 (16 oz.) pkg. frozen broccoli
• 1 1/2 c. heavy whipping cream
• 1 1/2 c. shredded Chedddar cheese
• 1 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. ground white pepper
• Garnish: shredded Cheddar cheese

Preparation

Step 1

In a large stockpot, over medium-high heat, combine butter, onion and garlic; cook for 3 minutes, or until onion is soft. Add stock and potatoes; simmer for 10 minutes, or until potatoes are soft. Add broccoli and return to a simmer; cook for 6-7 minutes, or until broccoli is tender. in a blender or food processor, puree soup in batches until mostly smooth. Return to the pot over medium-heat. Stir in cream, cheese, salt and pepper. Cook over low heat until soup is barely bubbling. Garnish with Cheddar, if desired.