Broccoli Chowder - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. fresh or frozen broccoli
3 c. chicken broth
4 c. half and half
1 to 1 1/2 lb. ham, cubed
2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
2 c. grated Swiss cheese
1/2 c. butter or margarine

Preparation

If using fresh broccoli, wash, stem and remove leaves.
Place in a large pan; add 1/2 of the stock.
Bring to boil; reduce heat and cover.
Simmer for 7 minutes or until broccoli is tender. Remove broccoli from stock and chop coarsely.
Add the remaining stock, ham, salt, pepper and 2 cups half and half to stock in pan. Stir well, bring to boil over medium heat.