As one might expect, winter time in Hawaii is much different from winter time on the mainland. We aren’t shoveling snow or putting on warm coats before we leave the house, but the temperatures have dipped a bit and we have been getting lots of rain. And whether it’s a snowy day back east or a rainy day here on the island, a warm bowl of soup is the perfect dinner when the yucky weather has kept you indoors.
This is one of my favorite soups. It’s like a broccoli cheese soup, but it has more veggies to make it chunkier and healthier, too! It’s a great choice for Meatless Monday since it will warm you up and fill you up.
Once all the veggies are prepped and chopped, it comes together very easily.
Really, the chopping is the hardest part!
After you’ve finished chopping, melt a couple tablespoons of butter in a large soup pot and saute the carrots, celery, and onions until soft. Then add in the garlic and cook for a couple minutes more. Next add in some chicken broth and the potatoes and cook until they’ve softened. By the way, this is my favorite, FAVORITE, chicken broth!
It has so much flavor and smells good, too!
Once the potatoes are ready, combine the water and flour and then add to soup. Cook for a few more minutes then add in the milk and broccoli. Continue cooking until the broccoli is tender, then remove from heat and stir in the cheese until smooth and thickened.
Grab a spoon and start slurping! My three year old can be a pretty picky eater, but he actually asks for me to make this all the time! That doesn’t always happen where vegetables are concerned. 🙂
Hope you’re all having a great week!
Cheesy Vegetable Chowder
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup finely chopped carrot
- 1 celery stick,, finely chopped
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 large baking potatoes,, peeled and chopped
- 1 Tablespoon flour
- 1/2 cup water
- 2/3 cup milk
- 2 cups chopped broccoli
- 2 heaping cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large soup pot. Add onions, carrots, and celery and saute over medium heat until tender. Add garlic and cook 1 or 2 additional minutes.
- Add chicken broth and potatoes, bring to a boil, and cook until potatoes are tender. Mix flour with water, add, and simmer until soup is slightly thickened.
- Add milk and broccoli and cook until broccoli is just tender and soup is heated through. Stir in cheese, allow to melt, and serve.
Notes
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Shared at: Food Storage Moms
Linda says
Awsome chowder I added clams,scollaps, & flounder. Best seafood chowder I’ve had in a long time!
Ashlyn says
Great Linda!! This is one of my favorite soups, and that sounds delicious with the addition of the seafood! Thanks for letting me know that you enjoyed it!
Joy Love Food says
Yum, this looks so good. It has finally started to cool down here in New England and I have soup on the brain. Will give this a try and hopefully entice some of my own picky eaters to eat their veggies 🙂
Tammy says
Hi… Just stopping by to let you know you have been featured at One More Time Events. Thank you for sharing and hope to see you at this weeks party.
Tammy
Ashlyn {Belle of the Kitchen} says
Thank you, Tammy! I’m so excited to be featured! 🙂
Adelina Priddis says
This is being pinned to my soup board, and making it on next weeks menu! Delicious! Thank you for sharing on Foodie Friday
Ashlyn {Belle of the Kitchen} says
Thanks so much, Adelina! Hope you love it! 🙂
Kristin @Kit's Crafts says
This looks so yummy! I can’t wait to try it! So glad you shared at the Foodies & Crafties Soiree!
Ashlyn {Belle of the Kitchen} says
Thank you, Kristin! Hope you love it like we do. 🙂
Stephanie says
This looks delicious-pinning now! Thanks for sharing! Found you through the Create Link Inspire Link Up!
Ashlyn {Belle of the Kitchen} says
Thank you, Stephanie!
Miz Helen says
Your Cheesy Vegetable Chowder would be a great Chowder that we would really enjoy! Thank you so much for helping us celebrate Three Years at Full Plate Thursday. Have a great week and come back soon!
Miz Helen
Ashlyn {Belle of the Kitchen} says
Thanks for hosting, Miz Helen! 🙂
FABBY says
Thank you so much for this yummy chowder…I can’t wait til I make it for a cold evening! Have a lovely Sunday. I found you at Bouquet of Talent where you are featured!
FABBY
Ashlyn {Belle of the Kitchen} says
Thank you, Fabby! 🙂
Winnie says
Fantastic looking soup
I’d loooooooooooove to try it. I will replace the chicken broth with veg. broth though.
Ashlyn {Belle of the Kitchen} says
Hi Winnie! It will be just as good with vegetable broth, I’m sure!
Easy Life Meal & Party Planning says
This soup sounds so good and I love the additional vegetables that you don’t ordinarily find in broccoli soup! Pinning.
Stopping by from the Show Stopper Saturday Party.
Ashlyn {Belle of the Kitchen} says
I love all the extra veggies, too! Makes it even better. 🙂 Thank you so much for visiting!
Maria says
Your soup looks so so good! I could literally cook and eat soup every single day of my life! And I always love finding new soup recipes. This looks so good!
Ashlyn {Belle of the Kitchen} says
Oh my goodness, I know! Even in the summer time I like to make soup! 🙂