Broccoli Chowder Soup(Serves 4)  
["1 lb. broccoli", "3 c. milk", "1/4 tsp. salt", "1/2 c. half and half or milk", "2 Tbsp. butter or margarine", "1 c. shredded Swiss or mild Cheddar cheese (about 4 oz.)", "1 1/2 c. chicken broth", "1 c. cubed cooked ham", "1/8 tsp. black pepper"]
["Trim the leaves and coarse stems from the broccoli and cut the stems and florets into bite size pieces.", "Meanwhile, bring the chicken broth to a boil in a 3-quart saucepan.", "Add the broccoli and cook, uncovered, for 5 minutes, or until the broccoli is crisp-tender.", "Using a slotted spoon, remove the broccoli from the saucepan, chop coarsely and set aside."]
["broccoli", "milk", "salt", "milk", "butter", "Swiss", "chicken broth", "ham", "black pepper"]