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Broccoli Soup with Ham and Swiss Toasts takes 10 minutes to prepare.

Broccoli Soup with Ham and Swiss Toasts takes 20 minutes to cook.

Broccoli Soup with Ham and Swiss Toasts makes 8 servings.

The ingredients for Broccoli Soup with Ham and Swiss Toasts are:

2 tbsp. olive oil
2 tbsp. flour
1 c. chopped onion
1 bunch fresh broccoli cut into 1/2 in. pieces
2 c. Kraft 2% shredded cheddar cheese
1 c. shredded sharp cheddar
1/2 c. heavy cream
6 oz. canadian bacon, diced
1/2 c. light mayo
one loaf ciabatta bread (or similar) halved
salt and pepper

Here is how you make Broccoli Soup with Ham and Swiss Toasts:

In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 7 minutes. Add the flour and stir until smooth, 1 minute. Slowly add three cups water and bring to a boil; lower the heat , add the broccoli, cover and cook just until tender, about 7 minutes. Using the blender, puree half the soup; combine with the other half. Stir in 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, then stir in the cream. Season with salt and pepper and keep warm over low heat.Preheat the broiler. In a medium bowl, using a fork, combine 2 cups Kraft 2% shredded cheddar cheese, canadian bacon, and mayo. Season with pepper. Spread the mixture on both halves of the bread and broil until bubbly and golden. Cut into 8 pieces and serve with the soup. Makes 8 servings.Number of Servings: 8Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user POSALMON.

The nutritional information for Broccoli Soup with Ham and Swiss Toasts is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 8
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 445.2

• Total Fat: 22.5 g
• Cholesterol: 51.1 mg
• Sodium: 1,178.9 mg
• Total Carbs: 38.0 g
• Dietary Fiber: 4.4 g
• Protein: 24.4 g