Broccoli Chowder - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. fresh broccoli
2 (12 1/2 oz.) cans chicken broth
3 c. milk
1 c. chopped cooked ham
2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 c. light cream
1/2 lb. Swiss cheese, grated
1/4 c. butter

Preparation

Cook broccoli, covered, in 1 can chicken broth in large kettle for about 7 minutes or until just tender.
Remove broccoli from broth; cool and chop coarsely.
Add remaining chicken broth, milk, ham, salt and pepper to broth in kettle.
Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
Stir in remaining ingredients and chopped broccoli; heat just to serving temperature.
Yields about 2 1/2 quarts.