Broccoli Chowder(with Vegetarian Options)

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 4 cups fresh small broccoli florets
• 2 medium potatoes, diced
• 1 1/2 cups water (i use vegetable broth if i have it)
• 2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 celery rib, finely chopped
• 4 cups milk, divided (can use soy, rice, almond or coconut milk)
• 2 teaspoons vegetable bouillon granules (the original recipe called for chicken bouillon granules-i use chicken style seasoning)
• 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup cubed process cheese (velveeta or other good melting cheese)

Recipe

• 1 in a large saucepan, combine the first six ingredients. bring to a boil.
• 2 reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
• 3 add 3 cups milk, bouillon, worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper.
• 4 in a small bowl, combine flour and remaining milk until smooth; gradually stir into soup. bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
• 5 remove from the heat; stir in cheese just until melted.
• 6 enjoy!
• 7 yield: 6 servings.