Ham & Swiss Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 1/2 teaspoons butter or 4 1/2 teaspoons margarine
4 1/2 teaspoons flour
1 (14 ounce) can reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup chopped broccoli
1 teaspoon dried onion
1 cup cubed cooked ham
1/2 cup whipped topping
3/4 cup shredded swiss cheese

Preparation

Melt butter in a sauce pan.
Whisk in flour until smooth.
Gradually add broth and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and stir for a couple of minutes until thickened.
Add broccoli and onion.
Cook and stir until broccoli is tender tender-crisp.
Add ham and cream. Heat through.
Stir in cheese and cook until melted.