Broccoli Corn Chowder

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon sugar
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1 lb frozen broccoli cuts, thawed
• 2 cups frozen corn, thawed
• 1 cup fat-free half-and-half
• 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese

Recipe

• 1 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, pepper, thyme and sugar.
• 2 cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute.
• 3 stir in broth, broccoli and corn. heat to boiling over medium-high heat.
• 4 reduce heat; simmer 5 -7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender.
• 5 stir in ff half-and-half and cheese. cook over low heat 2 to 3 minutes or until hot - do not boil.