2 (12 1/2 oz. each) cans chicken broth
1 bunch fresh broccoli, (2 1/2 lbs.)
3 c. milk
1 c. chopped cooked ham
2 tsp. salt
1/4 c. butter
2 c. light cream
2 c. grated Swiss cheese

Pour chicken broth into a large saucepan; add broccoli. Cover and cook until broccoli is just tender. Remove broccoli from broth and place on chopping board to cool slightly. Add remaining ingredients to chicken broth. Chop broccoli coarsely; add to chowder. Cook over low heat stirring frequently until chowder reaches serving temperature. Garnish with fresh ground nutmeg if desired. Makes 2 1/2 quarts.