Broccoli-Swiss Soup

Name: Broccoli-Swiss Soup
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
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

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"Better Homes and Gardens"

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Ready In:: 40mins
Ingredients:: 7
Serves:: 4

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

In a large saucepan, combine broth, broccoli, onion, and roasted garlic.
Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover, and simmer about 10 minutes or until broccoli is very tender.
Place half of the broccoli mixture in a blender or food processor.
Cover and blend or process until smooth.
Transfer to a bowl; repeat with remaining broccoli mixture.
Return all of the mixture to the saucepan.
Bring broccoli mixture to simmering.
Add cheese; cook and stir until cheese melts.
Stir in half-and-half and ham; season to taste with salt and ground black pepper.