Ingredients

  • 1/4 c. chopped onion
  • 3 Tbsp. butter or margarine
  • 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp. instant chicken bouillon granules
  • 1 tsp. dry mustard
  • 1/2 tsp. dried thyme, crushed
  • 1/8 tsp. pepper
  • 2 c. milk
  • 2 c. water
  • 2 c. broccoli flowerets or frozen, cut broccoli
  • 1 1/2 c. cubed, fully cooked ham

Method

  • In a 3-quart saucepan, cook the chopped onion in butter or margarine until tender, but not brown.
  • Stir in flour, chicken bouillon granules, mustard, thyme and pepper.
  • Add milk and water all at once.
  • Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly.
  • Stir broccoli and cubed ham into saucepan.
  • Return to boiling.
  • Reduce heat; simmer for 4 to 6 minutes more or until broccoli is tender and the soup is heated through, stirring occasionally.
  • Makes 4 servings.