About 25 years ago I created this out of thin air and slowly over the years that followed I perfected it into this delectable soup. I hope you enjoy this as much as my family and friends have over the years.
Ingredients
24 Oz (32 Slices) American Cheese 2 Cups Cheddar Cheese 12 Oz Ham 1 Medium Chopped Onion 1 TBSP Chopped Garlic 6 Cups Water 2 Cups Chicken Broth 5 Cups Whole Milk 3 Heads Fresh Broccoli 6 Cups Potatoes (approx. 5 Potatoes) 1 Tsp Black Pepper 2 TBSP Olive Oil ½ Stick Butter
Preparations
Prep 1: Peel and cut potatoes and then cut into small cubes. Make sure your cuts are all around the same size for even cooking. Place in a bowl of water and set aside.
Prep 2: Cut ham(I used Black Forest Ham) into small manageable pieces. Set aside.
Prep 3: Chop onion into small pieces. Chop Garlic (I used Jarlic) Set Aside.
Prep 4: Cut 2 heads of broccoli coarsely. Set Aside.
Directions:
Step 1: Heat a pot and melt ½ a stick of butter with 2 TBSP of Olive oil on medium high heat.
Step 2: Add your onions and cook for around 2 minutes. Stirring.
Step 3: Add your chopped garlic and cook for another couple of minutes. Stir.
Step 4: Add your ham and cook for a couple more minutes.
Step 5: Lower the heat to medium and add the water, chicken broth and milk in that order and stir.
Step 6: Add potatoes, Black Pepper and your chopped broccoli and continue to stir and cook on medium for 30 minutes. Stirring frequently to avoid burning and sticking.
Step 7: Lower heat to medium low and continue to cook for 30 more minutes. Continue to stir frequently.
Step 8: Add your American cheese and stir till melted.
Step 9: Add your cheddar cheese and stir.
Step 10: Chop your last head of broccoli very fine and add to the pot. Stir. Continue to cook on medium low to low for another half an hour to an hour. Stir often.
Serve and Enjoy.
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