SWISS BROCCOLI CHOWDER

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Lynn says it best: "There is no such thing as too much cheese!" This soup brings together those old pals Swiss cheese and ham, and blends them into a wonderfully creamy bowl of broccoli goodness. Warms you through and through.

Provided by Lynn Zak

Categories     Chowders

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 c ham cut in cubes
2 c brocolli florets in small pieces
1 c milk
1 c half and half
2 c shredded swiss chesse
2 Tbsp flour
1/4 c water
dash pepper
1 beef bouillon cube

Steps:

  • 1. Cook ham (about 15 minutes) in 2-3 cups of water, enough to cover ham plus a little more. Reserve 1 1/2 cup of this broth after boiling.
  • 2. add the beef boullion cube and stir to disolve. set the cubed ham aside.
  • 3. Combine the brocolli and the 1 1/2 cups broth and cook brocolli until tender.
  • 4. Add ham, milk, half and half to the broth and brocolli
  • 5. Mix the flour with the 1/4 cup water till smooth then add to the soup mixture.. stir until thickened.
  • 6. Add the shredded cheese and stir until melted.

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