Broccoli and Potato Soup

A hearty cream of broccoli and potato soup with carrots and cheddar cheese.

Recipe Ingredients:

5 cups milk
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup butter or margarine
4 potatoes, peeled diced
4 carrots, diced
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 (10-ounce) package frozen broccoli
1 pound ham, diced

Cooking Directions:

1. In a large heavy stockpot, melt the butter and stir in the flour, mixing well, and cook for 1 minute. Slowly stir in the milk, mix well. Add garlic salt, salt and pepper.
2. Add potatoes and carrots to pot; bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes.
3. Add cheese, frozen broccoli and ham. Cook until heated through and broccoli is tender, about 10 to 15 minutes.

Makes 6 servings.