HAM 'N' SWISS SOUP

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Chock-full of ham and broccoli, this flavorful soup is sure to warm spirits on a cool day. Add buttermilk biscuits and a simple spinach salad topped with bottled Italian dressing. Or, bake up golden corn bread muffins and open a can of fruit cocktail to complete this memorable meal.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

4-1/2 teaspoons butter
4-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup chopped broccoli
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 cup cubed fully cooked ham
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
3/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese

Steps:

In a large saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour until smooth; gradually add broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add broccoli and onion; cook and stir until crisp-tender. Add the ham, cream and thyme; heat through. Stir in the cheese until melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 595 calories, Fat 48g fat (28g saturated fat), Cholesterol 179mg cholesterol, Sodium 1681mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 30g protein.