Broccoli Soup – Boudreaux's Backyard

Ingredients

• 1 head of broccoli
• 1/2 stick of butter
• 1/2 lb. diced ham
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 5 cloves of minced garlic
• 2 quarts of chicken stock
• 1 1/2 cups of heavy cream
• 1 block of sharp cheddar cheese, grated
• 1 sprig of thyme
• 1 sprig of oregano
• Salt
• Pepper