Cheese/ Broccoli Chowder

Ingredients

• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup celery, chopped
• 1 cup carrot, chopped
• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• 1 lb fresh broccoli, chopped (use flowerettes)

Cheese sauce

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup flour
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 4 cups milk
• Tabasco sauce
• 1 lb Velveeta cheese, cut into cubes
• 2 cups cubed ham

Directions

1. 1

   In a large saucepan combine broth, celery, carrots and onion. Bring to a boil and reduce heat. Simmer, covered, about 5 minutes. Add broccoli. Cook until tender crisp. Do not drain.

2. 2

   To make sauce melt butter in a large saucepan. Blend in flour, salt, and pepper. Cook- stirring for 1 minute. Stir in milk. Cook until thickened. Add tabasco to taste. Stir in cheese and cook, stirring often, until melted. Stir in ham.

3. 3

   Combine cheese mixture and undrained veggie mixture. Stir to blend.