Broccoli Chowder with Cheddar Toasts

Recipe courtesy Food Network Magazine

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (8)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(8)

Cook Time:
20 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 35 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 20 min
Total:: 55 min

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Ingredients

2 strips bacon, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 yellow onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
2 cloves garlic, smashed
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 cups milk
4 small red-skinned potatoes (about 6 ounces), quartered
1/2 head broccoli (about 10 ounces), broken into florets, stem peeled and sliced
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
1 baguette, sliced into 8 1/4-inch-thick pieces
4 ounces cheddar cheese, cut into 8 thin slices

Directions

Cook the bacon in the butter in a medium saucepan over low heat until it renders slightly, about 2 minutes. Add the onion, garlic and celery seed and cook until soft, about 4 minutes. Scatter the flour over the mixture and stir to coat. Gradually add the broth and the milk, whisking until smooth.

Add the potatoes and sliced broccoli stem; increase the heat to medium and simmer, covered, until slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Add the broccoli florets and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Continue cooking, uncovered, at a rapid simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes; season with salt and pepper.

Meanwhile, position a rack in the upper part of the oven and preheat the broiler to high. Spread the mustard on each piece of baguette and top with a cheddar slice. Place on a baking sheet and broil until the cheese melts; serve with the soup.

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Christine Oscoda, MI 01-27-2010
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Quick and Easy
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This soup is pretty basic, but can be jazzed up easily. A couple of dashes of pepper sauce like Tobasco. I also use a little... extra bacon because I like the smokey flavor. This is a go to soup for us because it is easy to change up the ingredients or add new ones.Read more
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CHIMENA SAN DIEGO, CA 03-20-2009
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Meatless?
Rated: 2 stars out of 5

How is this listed in a meatless main when it contains bacon and chicken broth?!
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Kat Santa Rosa, CA 03-08-2009
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Absolutely Flavorless
Rated: 1 stars out of 5

I would worry about a recipe that makes bacon taste bad. I love FN, but please try a Giada recipe and save your money..this... recipe tastes like milk. Maybe try spices(fresh ones?) or whole milk?Read more
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kelsie bartlesville, OK 02-16-2009
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Terrible
Rated: 1 stars out of 5

Don't waste your time. This soup has no flavor whatsoever.
recipe Broccoli Chowder with Cheddar Toasts
A Chicago, IL 02-08-2009
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a simple success
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I tried this after being disappointed by a 'gruyere and broccoli soup' from the site, and picked this chowder to get rid of... the bland taste that it left as well as finish off the leftover ingredients in my fridge. I used maple bacon (all I had) instead of regular, but followed the rest of the recipe to a 't'. The maple gave the soup a hint of sweetness (which I loved) and the consistency was perfect. I was also afraid the potatoes wouldn't be cooked through, but they were perfect, too. This is a total keeper.Read more
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Wendy Shreveport, LA 01-27-2009
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Even the kids liked it!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This soup tastes as good as it looks in the magazine. I didn't think the potatoes would get done in such a short cooking... time, but they were perfect. My husband thought the dijon cheese toast paired well with the soup. Even if you just use plain bread, don't skip the cheese!Read more