a traveling Wife: Drooling May Occur - Weekly Meals







Drooling May Occur - Weekly Meals

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

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Now onto the fun stuff. Below is what is cookin' up in my kitchen.

Be warned, drooling from the mouth may occur.

recipe found here

recipe below


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Veggie Chowder Recipe
adapted from Lulu the Baker

Ingredients:

2 Tbs butter
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 1 cup carrot, finely chopped
- 1 Tbs garlic, minced or pressed
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 1 Tbs flour
- 1/2 cup water
- 2/3 cup milk
- 2 cups broccoli chopped
- 2 shredded cheddar cheese
* add any additional veggies that you might like (peas, green beans, corn...) optional*

Directions:

- Melt butter in a large soup pan.
- Add onion, carrots, and garlic to melted butter. Cook about 5 minutes, until tender.
- Add garlic to soup pan and cook an additional 2 minutes. 
- Pour chicken broth and potatoes into soup pan. Bring to a boil and cook until potatoes are soft. (*this is when you can add the optional veggies that require a longer cook time)
- Mix flour and water together in a separate bowl then add to soup pan. Simmer and allow to thicken.
- Add milk and broccoli. Cook until broccoli is tender.
- Stir in cheese to melt.
- Enjoy!

What are you eating this week?