Potato, Ham and Broccoli Soup

Another by guess and by golly recipe :)

To begin with, put a meaty ham bone, several chunked potatoes and a large chopped onion in a dutch oven. Then cover half way with water and season with salt and pepper. 

Bring to a boil, cover and let simmer for a couple of hours, stirring occasionally.

When the ham is falling off the bone, remove it. Take off any meat that is still clinging to it. If the meat chunks are bigger than you like cut them up a bit before returning it to the pan.

Then you will need some frozen broccoli, 2 cups of milk and several slices of processed cheese spread. You can use other types of cheese if you want, but processed cheese tends to melt best.

Chop the broccoli into bite sized pieces if  needed and add it to the pan. If you are using fresh broccoli it is best to add it about an hour before it is done simmering. Bring it back to a boil and let simmer for another 10 to 15 minutes. If there is to much water, keep simmering until the water looks like this.

Wait until just before you are going to serve it to add the milk and cheese. They tend to scorch if left on the heat to long. Once you add these, bring the heat back to medium and stir constantly until the cheese is melted.

Turn off heat and let sit for 5 minutes. Then enjoy! Make lots at a time so that you can put some in the freezer for later :) 

God Bless You All!

~Grama Sue