Best 8 Creamy Broccoli And Potato Chowder Recipes

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Creamy broccoli and potato chowder is a delicious and comforting soup that is perfect for a cold night. It is made with simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand, and it can be made in about an hour. This chowder is creamy, cheesy, and full of flavor. It is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BROCCOLI CHOWDER



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Sue Call of Beech Grove, Indiana serves this comforting soup on chilly stay-at-home evenings. Nutmeg seasons the light creamy broth that's chock-full of tender broccoli florets and diced potatoes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings (1-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups fresh broccoli florets
2 cups diced peeled potatoes
2 cups water
1/3 cup sliced green onions
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the first 6 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-14 minutes or until vegetables are tender., Meanwhile, in another saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour and nutmeg until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir into vegetable mixture; heat through. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 561mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

BEST CREAM OF BROCCOLI AND POTATO SOUP



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Broccoli, onions, and potato cooked in chicken broth and pureed with milk and cream in this roux-thickened soup.

Provided by BRITTLEY47

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Cream Soup Recipes     Cream of Potato Soup Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, chopped
5 cloves garlic, crushed
1 large white potato, cubed
8 cups broccoli florets and stems
salt and ground black pepper to taste
3 cups chicken broth
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a stockpot over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic in the melted butter until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Add potato and broccoli stems; generously season with salt and pepper. Pour broth into potato mixture, cover, and simmer until potatoes are softened, about 10 minutes.
  • Mix broccoli florets into soup and simmer until broccoli is tender, about 5 minutes. Blend soup with an immersion blender until smooth.
  • Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a small saucepan over medium heat; whisk flour, milk, and heavy cream into melted butter. Season with salt and pepper. Whisk milk mixture until bubbling and thickened, about 5 minutes. Whisk thickened milk mixture into soup until incorporated; adjust salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363.8 calories, Carbohydrate 27.9 g, Cholesterol 85.5 mg, Fat 25.9 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 8.2 g, SaturatedFat 15.8 g, Sodium 625.3 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

BROCCOLI AND POTATO CHOWDER



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From The Simply Healthy Lowfat Cookbook, 1995, this recipe makes a comforting soup. Instead of the chicken broth & water, a similar measure of my own Chicken Broth Supreme!

Provided by Sydney Mike

Categories     Chowders

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/4 lbs broccoli
1/2 lb potato, red, unpeeled, diced
1 onion, small, chopped
3/4 cup chicken broth
3/4 cup water
2 cups low-fat milk (1%)
1/4 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon tarragon
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, fresnly ground
3 ounces monterey jack cheese, shredded
1/2 cup red bell pepper, minced

Steps:

  • In large saucepan, combine broccoli, potato, onion & diluted broth.
  • Cover & bring to boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low & cook until tender, about 6 minutes.
  • In small bowl, whisk milk into the flour. Add milk mixture to soup, along with tarragon, thyme, salt & pepper.
  • Stirring constantly, cook until mixture comes to a boil & is thickened, about 7 minutes.
  • Ladle soup into bowls & sprinkle each with some cheese, then top with minced bell pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280.3, Fat 9, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 26.2, Sodium 515.6, Carbohydrate 35.8, Fiber 6, Sugar 11.4, Protein 17

CREAMY POTATO/CHEDDAR CHOWDER



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Potatoes, cheese, broccoli, ham, and carrots. This is a nice comfort food for those cold winter days. I sometimes add garlic in mine as Im a garlic lover.

Provided by kzbhansen

Categories     Chowders

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups water, boiling
2 cups potatoes, diced
1/2 cup carrot, chopped
1/2 cup broccoli, chopped
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 garlic clove, chopped (optional)
1/4 cup butter
1/3 cup flour
2 cups milk
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup ham, Cooked and cubed

Steps:

  • In a large soup pot, add water to potatoes, carrots, broccoli, onion, salt and pepper.
  • Cover and simmer 10 minutes.
  • DO NOT DRAIN!
  • Make a white sauce with flour, butter and milk. Add the cheese and stir well until melted. Add ham.
  • Add all of this to the Potato/Carrot mixture.
  • Heat but dont boil.

LOADED BROCCOLI-CHEESE POTATO CHOWDER



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For anyone who loves baked potatoes or broccoli cheese soup, this is the best of both worlds. If you have bacon lovers, offer crumbled cooked bacon as a topping. Then everyone is happy, carnivore or not! -Vivi Taylor, Middleburg, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 6h25m

Yield 8 servings (about 2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (20 ounces) refrigerated O'Brien hash brown potatoes
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cups reduced-fat sour cream
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 cups vegetable stock
1 package (12 ounces) frozen broccoli florets, thawed
4 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1/2 cup finely chopped green onions

Steps:

  • Combine the hash browns and garlic in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. In a large bowl, whisk the sour cream, flour, pepper and nutmeg until smooth; stir in stock. Pour into slow cooker; stir to combine. Cook, covered, on low until hash browns are tender, 6-8 hours., Add the broccoli and 3 cups cheese; cover and cook until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes longer. Serve with green onions and remaining cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386 calories, Fat 23g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 921mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

BROCCOLI CHOWDER



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Soup du jour? Try this creamy broccoli soup on a chilly day to warm the hearts of your loved ones.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 box (4.7 oz) Betty Crocker™ au gratin potatoes
2 cups milk
1/2 cup canned vacuum-packed whole kernel corn or frozen corn
1/4 cup chopped celery
1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ chicken broth
1 bag (12 oz) frozen broccoli cuts
1 1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese (6 ounces)

Steps:

  • Heat Potatoes, Sauce Mix and remaining ingredients except cheese to boiling in 4-quart Dutch oven over high heat, stirring occasionally and breaking up broccoli with fork.
  • Reduce heat; cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender.
  • Stir in cheese. Cover and simmer about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, just until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198.6, Carbohydrate 22.1 g, Cholesterol 25.7 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 2.0 g, Protein 10.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 732.2 mg, Sugar 4.9 g, TransFat 0 g

BROCCOLI POTATO BAKE



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Excellent for a potluck, company dish, or just a heart-warming family dinner. This casserole is a delicious blend of cheese, potatoes, and broccoli.

Provided by sal

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups milk
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, diced
⅓ cup shredded Swiss cheese
1 (12 ounce) package frozen hash brown potatoes
1 (12 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli
½ cup bread crumbs
1 tablespoon butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Stir in flour and salt. Add milk and stir until bubbly. Add cheese, and stir until all of the cheese is melted. Stir in potatoes and heat thoroughly.
  • Pour half of the mixture into a 10x6 inch baking dish.
  • Cook broccoli according to package instructions; drain well. Layer broccoli over the potatoes in the baking dish. Pour the remaining potato mixture over the broccoli. Sprinkle the bread crumbs and 1 tablespoon melted butter over the top of the casserole.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 to 35 minutes; or until bubbly and browned lightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202.4 calories, Carbohydrate 19.3 g, Cholesterol 32.2 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 455.3 mg, Sugar 4 g

CREAMY CORN AND BROCCOLI CHOWDER



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Broccoli and corn star in homemade chowder that's on your dinner table in just 30 minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt (kosher or sea salt)
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3 cups Progresso™ reduced-sodium chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) or vegetable broth
1 bag (16 oz) Cascadian Farm® frozen organic broccoli cuts
2 cups Cascadian Farm® frozen organic sweet corn (from 16-oz bag)
1 cup half-and-half

Steps:

  • In 4-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic in butter 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender. Stir in flour, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute.
  • Stir in broth, broccoli and corn. Heat to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat; simmer 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender.
  • Stir in half-and-half. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until hot (do not boil).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 530 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • For a creamy and flavorful chowder, use high-quality chicken broth and heavy cream.
  • To save time, use pre-cut broccoli florets and diced potatoes.
  • To add a smoky flavor, roast the broccoli florets before adding them to the chowder.
  • For a vegan version of the chowder, use vegetable broth and coconut milk instead of chicken broth and heavy cream.
  • Serve the chowder with a crusty bread or crackers for a complete meal.

Conclusion:

Creamy broccoli and potato chowder is a delicious and comforting soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple tips, you can make a creamy, flavorful, and satisfying chowder that the whole family will enjoy.

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