Broccoli Chowder

Ingredients

• 2 lb fresh broccoli
• 3 c chicken broth
• 3 c milk
• 1 c cooked chopped ham
• 2 tsp salt
• 14 tsp pepper
• 1 c half and half
• 2 c grated Swiss cheese
• 14 c butter

Directions

1. Wash broccoli and remove any leaves on coarse stems
2. Put broccoli in kettle and add half the stock or broth
3. Bring to boil reduce heat and cover
4. Simmer for 7 minutes or until tender
5. Remove broccoli from stock with slotted spoon and chop coarsely
6. Add remaining stock milk ham salt and pepper to the stock in kettle and stir well
7. Bring to boil over medium heat stirring occasionally
8. Stir in cream cheese butter and broccoli and heat until cheese is melted
9. Do not boil
10. Makes 8 servings