Broccoli Chowder Soup(Serves 4) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. broccoli
3 c. milk
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. half and half or milk
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
1 c. shredded Swiss or mild Cheddar cheese (about 4 oz.)
1 1/2 c. chicken broth
1 c. cubed cooked ham
1/8 tsp. black pepper

Preparation

Trim the leaves and coarse stems from the broccoli and cut the stems and florets into bite size pieces.
Meanwhile, bring the chicken broth to a boil in a 3-quart saucepan.
Add the broccoli and cook, uncovered, for 5 minutes, or until the broccoli is crisp-tender.
Using a slotted spoon, remove the broccoli from the saucepan, chop coarsely and set aside.