Broccoli Chowder - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cans chicken broth (about 10 3/4 oz. each)
4 c. chopped broccoli
3 c. milk
1 c. light cream or evaporated milk
salt to taste
2 c. shredded Swiss cheese or Cheddar
1 c. chopped ham
1/2 stick margarine

Preparation

Pour chicken broth into a large saucepan.
Add chopped broccoli.
Cook 10 to 15 minutes or until tender.
Add milk, cream, cheese, ham, margarine and salt.
Cover and simmer 15 minutes.
Stir frequently.
Be careful not to cook on too high a heat, nor too thin a pot.
Check seasonings, may need black pepper.
To reheat, it is best to use a double boiler.
This recipe makes 2 1/2 quarts of chowder.