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HAM-BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP
Serves 6
This recipe is also from my friend Shauna. I made it
once and had several requests for the recipe. It is quite simple,
and always adaptable to what you have on hand. Use a crock pot
to make ahead.
1 Can Evaporated milk
3 TB flour (whole grain, preferred)
2 C. diced cooked ham
2 C. chopped broccoli (stems and florets)
1 TB. olive oil
1/4 - 1/2 C. chopped onion
4 C. water
1 C. light cream
1-2 C. shredded Swiss or Cheddar cheese
1/2 tsp. thyme
1/2 tsp. savory
1/4 tsp. garlic powder, or to taste
salt, pepper, to taste
Saute the onion in the olive oil until wilted in the bottom
of 8 cup or larger stock
pot. Stir in the flour. Using a wire whisk over low heat,
mix the evaporated milk with the onion/flour mixture. Stir in
the water and bring up the heat until the soup base is slightly
thickened. Add the ham, broccoli, light cream, salt, pepper, and
herbs to taste. Simmer for up to one hour, depending on how much
time you have. When ready to serve, stir in the Cheese until melted,
and adjust the seasonings to taste.
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contact me at marilyn@urbanhomemaker.com or call 1-800-552-7323\0
