Slow-Cooker Broccoli, Bacon and Cheddar Chowder

Name: Slow-Cooker Broccoli, Bacon and Cheddar Chowder
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 5 h 40 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 6 slices bacon; 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup); 1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ chicken broth (4 cups); 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk; 1 bag (12 oz) frozen chopped broccoli, thawed; 3 medium Yukon gold potatoes, diced; 2 medium carrots, diced; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 tablespoons water; 8 oz Kraft™ Velveeta™ original cheese, cut into cubes; 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (6 oz)

Tablespoon Kitchens

Updated Nov 9, 2016

Slow-Cooker Broccoli, Bacon and Cheddar Chowder

Prep Time 25 min
Total 5 hr 40 min
Servings 6
Ingredients 14

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Ingredients

6 slices bacon
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ chicken broth (4 cups)
1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
1 bag (12 oz) frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
3 medium Yukon gold potatoes, diced
2 medium carrots, diced
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
8 oz Kraft™ Velveeta™ original cheese, cut into cubes
1 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (6 oz)

Instructions

Step
1

Spray 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In 12-inch skillet, cook bacon over medium heat 6 to 8 minutes or until crispy. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Crumble bacon; cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Step
2

Pour all except 1 tablespoon drippings from skillet. Add onion; cook about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Transfer onion mixture to slow cooker. Stir in broth, milk, broccoli, potatoes, carrots, pepper and salt.
Step
3

Cover; cook on Low heat setting 5 to 6 hours or until bubbly and potatoes are tender.
Step
4

Increase to High heat setting; stir in whipping cream. In small bowl, beat cornstarch and water with whisk. Beat cornstarch mixture into mixture in slow cooker. Cover; cook about 15 minutes or until thickened.
Step
5

Add cheese cubes to slow cooker; stir until melted. Add Cheddar cheese; stir until melted. Serve chowder with reserved crumbled bacon as garnish.

Nutrition

520 Calories

29g Total Fat

25g Protein

39g Total Carbohydrate

15g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 520

Calories from Fat: 260

Total Fat: 29g; 45%

Saturated Fat: 17g; 83%

Trans Fat: 1g

Cholesterol: 100mg; 34%

Sodium: 1610mg; 67%

Potassium: 1100mg; 31%

Total Carbohydrate: 39g; 13%

Dietary Fiber: 5g; 20%

Sugars: 15g

Protein: 25g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 100%; 100%

Vitamin C: 30%; 30%

Calcium: 60%; 60%

Iron: 15%; 15%

Exchanges:

1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 3 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choice

2 1/2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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