Potato and Broccoli Chowder
  1. 2 cups potatoes, diced
  2. 2 cups chicken stock
  3. 1 lb broccoli, coarsely chopped
  4. 1 cups cooked ham
  5. 2 cups milk
  6. 1/2 cups half-and-half or cream
  7. 1 cups swiss or cheddar cheese, grated
  8. 1/4 cups butter
  9. salt & pepper to taste
Combine potatoes and chicken stock in kettle and simmer for 10 minutes. Add broccoli and continue cooking until broccoli is just tender, about 7 minutes. Add remaining ingredients, bring to just below boiling point, reduce heat to low, and simmer about 10 more minutes. Serve at once.