Recipe Of The Day: Broccoli Ham Soup

Broccoli Cheese Soup

 

6-8 cups of chopped broccoli

3-4 cups of chicken broth

1 cup of light cream or whole milk

2 cups of cooked, diced ham

1 teaspoon of salt

1/4 teaspoon of pepper

2 Tablespoons of butter

1/2 pound shredded Swiss cheese

 

Cook broccoli and broth in a large covered saucepan for 7-8 minutes.  Remove broccoli.Add cream, ham, salt, pepper, and butter to broth.  Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes.  Stir in cheese and broccoli.  Heat but do not boil.