James' Broccoli Soup
["1 lb. broccoli", "2 c. chicken broth", "1/2 c. chopped ham", "2 Tbsp. butter", "1 Tbsp. flour", "2 Tbsp. chopped parsley", "1/4 tsp. dried thyme", "1/4 tsp. dried sage", "1/4 tsp. ground pepper", "dash of Worcestershire sauce", "1/2 c. heavy cream", "1 egg yolk", "1 c. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese"]
["In large soup pot, cook broccoli in chicken stock with bay leaf until tender, about 20 minutes.", "Melt butter, add flour and mix well.", "When broccoli is done, remove bay leaf and puree in blender with chicken stock.", "Return to pot.", "Add butter-flour mixture, parsley, thyme, sage, pepper and Worcestershire sauce; stir until blended.", "Heat on low."]
["broccoli", "chicken broth", "ham", "butter", "flour", "parsley", "thyme", "sage", "ground pepper", "Worcestershire sauce", "heavy cream", "egg yolk", "Cheddar cheese"]