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Broccoli-Cheese Soup

Ingredients

• 2 14-ounce cans chicken broth
• 1 16-ounce package fresh broccoli florets
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 2 teaspoons bottled roasted garlic
• 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
• 1 cup half-and-half or light cream
• 1/2 cup cubed cooked ham
• Salt
• Ground black pepper

Directions

1. Combine broth, broccoli, onion, and roasted garlic.
2. Simmer, covered, 10 minutes.
3. Transfer broccoli mixture, half at a time, to a blender and blend until smooth.
4. Return pureed mixture to saucepan.
5. Bring broccoli mixture to simmering.
6. Add cheese and cook and stir until cheese is melted.
7. Stir in half-and-half and ham.
8. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

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