Crab and Broccoli Chowder
1 1/2 cups small broccoli florets (about 1 small head) Cooking spray 1 cup chopped onion 2 cups cubed peeled red potato (about 3/4 pound) 1/2 cup dry white wine 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1/2 teaspoon dried rubbed sage 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon pepper Dash of hot sauce 3 cans (10 1/5 oz) low-salt chicken broth 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 1/2 cups 2% reduced-fat milk 1/2 cup shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese 3/4 pound lump crabmeat, drained and shell pieces removed 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon sherry
1. Steam broccoli, covered, 2 minutes or until tender.
2. Place a Dutch oven coated with cooking spray over medium heat until hot. Add onion; sauté 4 minutes. Add potato and next 8 ingredients (potato through broth); bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes or until tender.
3. Place 3 cups potato mixture in a blender; process until smooth. Add puree back to potato mixture in pan; stir well.
4. Place flour in a bowl. Gradually add milk; stir with a whisk until blended. Add to potato mixture. Cook over medium heat until thick (about 10 minutes), stirring constantly. Stir in cheese. Add broccoli, crabmeat, lemon juice, and sherry; cook until thoroughly heated. |