My kids beg me to make this soup!
Broccoli Chowder
2 lbs broccoli
2 (12 oz) cans chicken broth
3 c milk
1 1/2 c chopped ham
salt (optional - I don't add any because of the ham)
pepper
1 c half and half
1/2 lb grated swiss cheese (my family likes more)
1/4 c REAL butter
Cook broccoli in 1 can of the broth for 7 minutes. Remove and chop. Add to broth the remaining broth, milk, ham, and salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Add remaining ingredients and chopped broccoli. Heat till butter is melted and serve.
I do reserve the cheese and instead add some to each bowl as the cheese tends to "clump" when it starts to cool off. This way everybody gets some in every bowl even the next day if there's any left over.