Creamy Cauliflower And Ham Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 Tbsp. margarine or butter
1 c. chopped onions
1 garlic clove, minced
1 c. water
1 (16 oz.) pkg. Green Giant frozen cauliflower, chopped
2 (10 1/2 oz.) cans chicken broth
2 c. cubed, peeled potatoes
1 c. diced cooked ham
1 c. half and half
1/4 c. chopped chives
1/4 tsp. white pepper
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
2 Tbsp. flour

Preparation

Melt margarine over medium heat.
Add onions and garlic and cook until tender.
Add water, cauliflower, chicken broth and potatoes.
Heat to boiling.
Reduce heat; simmer for 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Stir in ham, 1/2 cup of half and half, chives, white pepper and nutmeg.
In a small bowl, combine remaining half and half with the flour; blend well.
Slowly stir into soup; cook and stir constantly
until slightly thickened and bubbly.
Makes 8 (1 1/4 cup) servings.