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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Better Homes and Gardens Ingredients:
2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth |
1 (16 ounce) package fresh broccoli florets |
1/2 cup chopped onion (1 medium) |
2 teaspoons bottled roasted garlic |
1 cup shredded swiss cheese (4 oz.) |
1 cup half-and-half or 1 cup light cream |
1/2 cup cubed cooked ham |
Directions:
1. In a large saucepan, combine broth, broccoli, onion, and roasted garlic.
2. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover, and simmer about 10 minutes or until broccoli is very tender.
3. Place half of the broccoli mixture in a blender or food processor.
4. Cover and blend or process until smooth.
5. Transfer to a bowl; repeat with remaining broccoli mixture.
6. Return all of the mixture to the saucepan.
7. Bring broccoli mixture to simmering.
8. Add cheese; cook and stir until cheese melts.
9. Stir in half-and-half and ham; season to taste with salt and ground black pepper.
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