Cheesy Broccoli Corn Chowder
A hearty chowder packed with lots of veggies perfect for any dinner or lunch.
Servings: 6 -8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp. butter
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic chopped
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2-2 ½ cups broccoli florets
- 2 ½ cups frozen corn kernels rinsed
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- ½ tsp. onion powder
- 2 tbsp. cornstarch
- ¾ cup half & half
- 6 ounces cheddar cheese shredded
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and salt & pepper to taste.
- Cook 1-2 minutes until translucent.
- Add vegetable broth, broccoli florets, corn, bay leaf, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Cook about 20 minutes over medium heat.
- Mix cornstarch with half & half and pour slowly into chowder. Cook another 10 minutes until chowder starts to slightly thicken. Remove bay leaf. Add cheddar cheese and cook until melted through.
- Taste for salt & pepper
Notes
optional- top with red chili pepper flakes and extra broccoli florets