Broccoli Mushroom Chowder

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 lb fresh broccoli
• 8 ounces fresh mushrooms
• 8 ounces butter
• 1 cup flour
• 1 quart chicken stock
• 1 quart half-and-half
• 1 teaspoon sage
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed tarragon

Recipe

• 1 clean and cut broccoli into 1/2 inch pieces.
• 2 steam in 1/2 cup water.
• 3 do not drain; set aside.
• 4 wash and slice mushrooms.
• 5 melt butter in saucepan over medium heat.
• 6 add flour, cook 2 to 4 minutes.
• 7 add chicken stock, stirring with wire whip and bring to boil.
• 8 turn heat to low.
• 9 add broccoli, half and half and spices.
• 10 heat, but do not boil.