Cream of Ham and Broccoli Soup

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.