Ingredients
The following ingredients have 5 Servings
- 1 1/2 pounds broccoli (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 4 tablespoons (2oz) butter
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1/4 cup (30g) all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cup milk (any percentage)
- 1 1/2 cup (6oz) sharp cheddar cheese (cubed or shredded)
- 1 cup (6oz) fully-cooked ham (diced)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt
Instruction
- In a medium pot, combine broccoli and chicken broth. Cover and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain the chicken broth into a separate container to use later and set broccoli and broth aside.
- In a large pot, over medium heat, melt butter and add onions, cooking until translucent.
- Add flour and cook, whisking continuously for about 2 minutes, until the flour is just golden.
- Continue to stir and slowly pour in chicken broth and milk. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes, until the broth has thickened.
- Stir in cheese, ham, broccoli, pepper, and salt generously to taste. Heat until cheese is melted and soup is warmed through.