Broccoli-Swiss Soup

Better Homes and Gardens

• Ready In: 40 mins
• 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

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.