Ingredients:

12 c water

4 med potatoes, peel & chop

2 c chopped onions

5 tablespoons dried basil, crushed

5 tablespoons instant chicken bouillon granules

1 tablespoon pepper

3 c fresh or frozen broccoli or cauliflower

2 c chopped fully cooked ham

2 c light cream or half & half

1 tablespoon butter

grated Parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. In a large saucepan combine water, potatoes, onion, basil, bouillon granules and pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat.

2. Cover and simmer 15 min, until potatoes are tender.

3. Remove from heat. Do not drain. Stir in broccoli. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 8-10 min or until broccoli is tender.

4. Stir in chopped ham, light cream or half & half and butter. Cook and stir until heated thru. To serve, ladle into soup bowls. Sprinkle each serving with Parmesan cheese.

Bon Appetit!