Best 4 Broccoli Red Pepper And Cheddar Chowder Recipes

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Broccoli Red Pepper and Cheddar Chowder is a creamy, hearty soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is made with fresh broccoli, red peppers, cheddar cheese, and a creamy white sauce. This soup is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. If you like your soup spicy, you can add a pinch of cayenne pepper. If you prefer a milder flavor, you can omit the cayenne pepper altogether. No matter how you make it, Broccoli Red Pepper and Cheddar Chowder is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

BROCCOLI, RED PEPPER, AND CHEDDAR CHOWDER



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Blender     Cheese     Vegetable     Vegetarian     Lunch     Cheddar     Broccoli     Bell Pepper     Fall     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 6 cups or 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 small head broccoli (1/2 pound)
1 large boiling potato (1/2 pound)
1 large onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
l large garlic clove, finely chopped
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 cup heavy cream
6 oz sharp Cheddar, coarsely grated (1 1/2 cups)

Steps:

  • Discard tough lower third of broccoli stem. Peel remaining stem and finely chop. Cut remaining broccoli into very small (1-inch) florets. Cook florets in a large pot of boiling salted water until just tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a bowl of ice water to stop cooking, then drain. Reserve 3 cups cooking water for chowder.
  • Peel potato and cut into 1/2-inch cubes. Cook potato, onion, bell pepper, broccoli stems, and garlic in butter in a 3- to 4-quart heavy pot over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened, 8 to 10 minutes. Add cumin, salt, pepper, and mustard and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add flour and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Add reserved cooking water and simmer (partially covered), stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in cream and cheese and cook, stirring, until cheese is melted, then season with salt and pepper.
  • Purée about 2 cups of chowder in a blender until smooth (use caution when blending hot liquids) and return to pot. Add florets and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through, about 2 minutes.

BROCCOLI, RED PEPPER, AND CHEDDAR CHOWDER



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Make and share this Broccoli, Red Pepper, and Cheddar Chowder recipe from Food.com.

Provided by fallenrunner

Categories     Chowders

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups broccoli (.5 lb)
1 large potato (.5 lb)
1 large onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 garlic clove
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 cup 2% low-fat milk
6 ounces 2% cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Discard tough lower third of broccoli stem.
  • Peel remaining stem and finely chop.
  • Cut remaining broccoli into very small (1-inch) florets.
  • Cook florets in a large pot of boiling salted water until just tender, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Transfer with a slotted spoon to a bowl of ice water to stop cooking, then drain, reserve 3 cups cooking water for chowder.
  • Peel potato and cut into 1/2-inch cubes.
  • Cook potato, onion, bell pepper, broccoli stems, and garlic in butter in a 3- to 4-quart heavy pot over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Add cumin, salt, pepper, and mustard and cook, stirring, 1 minute.
  • Add flour and cook, stirring, 2 minutes.
  • Add reserved cooking water and simmer (partially covered), stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir in cream and cheese and cook, stirring, until cheese is melted; season with salt and pepper.
  • Purée about 2 cups of chowder in a blender until smooth (use caution when blending hot liquids) and return to pot.
  • Add florets and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through, about 2 minutes.

BROCCOLI WITH SAUTEED RED PEPPER



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Slivered almonds and sweet red peppers add crunch to fresh broccoli.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup chicken broth
1 pound fresh broccoli spears
1 cup julienned sweet red pepper
2 tablespoons chopped shallot
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/3 cup slivered almonds
1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Cut broccoli spears in half lengthwise; add to broth. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute red pepper and shallot in oil for 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain broccoli; add broccoli, almonds, lemon-pepper and salt to skillet. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until broccoli is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 calories, Fat 12g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 468mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

BROCCOLI-CHEDDAR CHOWDER



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This is a good, quick, kid-friendy tasty chowder. It can also be frozen. Sometimes I add some crushed red pepper or other herbs to jazz it up a bit. ZWT Mid-West region (corn).

Provided by lazyme

Categories     Chowders

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 cups milk
1 (11 ounce) can condensed cheddar cheese soup
1 cup frozen chopped broccoli
1/2 cup frozen hash brown potatoes
1/2 cup frozen whole kernel corn
2 tablespoons chopped pimiento

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan stir together milk and soup. Cook and stir over medium.
  • heat till bubbly. Remove from the heat. Stir in broccoli, hash browns,.
  • corn, and pimiento; cool. Pour mixture into a 1-quart freezer container.
  • Seal, label, and freeze.
  • To serve, transfer frozen mixture to a large saucepan. Cover and cook over.
  • medium low heat for 40-45 minutes or till heated through. stirring.
  • occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147.8, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 20.5, Sodium 441.1, Carbohydrate 17.3, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 0.7, Protein 6.1

Tips:

  • Choose the right broccoli: Look for broccoli crowns that are deep green in color and have tightly closed florets. Avoid crowns that are yellowing or have loose florets, as these may be older and less flavorful.
  • Use fresh red peppers: Fresh red peppers provide the best flavor and texture to this chowder. If you don't have fresh red peppers on hand, you can use frozen or jarred roasted red peppers, but be sure to drain them well before adding them to the chowder.
  • Don't overcrowd the pot: When cooking the vegetables, be sure not to overcrowd the pot. This will prevent them from cooking evenly and will result in a watery chowder.
  • Use a good quality cheddar cheese: The type of cheddar cheese you use will greatly affect the flavor of the chowder. Use a sharp or extra sharp cheddar cheese for a bolder flavor, or a mild cheddar cheese for a more subtle flavor.
  • Serve immediately: This chowder is best served immediately after it is made. However, it can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Conclusion:

Broccoli, red pepper, and cheddar chowder is a delicious and hearty soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover broccoli and red peppers. This chowder is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. For a vegetarian version, simply omit the bacon. For a spicier chowder, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes. For a thicker chowder, add more flour or cornstarch. No matter how you make it, this chowder is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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