Broccoli, Ham And Capers

Name: Broccoli, Ham And Capers
Ingredients: 450 g broccoli; 1 pint chicken stock; 40 g butter; 40 g flour; 225 g ham, chopped; 1 tablespoon capers, chopped; 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped; 1 tablespoon thyme, chopped; 50 g emmenthaler cheese or 50 g gruyere cheese, grated; salt and pepper; 1/2 pint single cream

11 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

450 g broccoli
1 pint chicken stock
40 g butter
40 g flour
225 g ham, chopped
1 tablespoon capers, chopped
1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon thyme, chopped
50 g emmenthaler cheese or 50 g gruyere cheese, grated
salt and pepper
1/2 pint single cream

Directions

1

Cut the broccoli into florets and place in a saucepan.
2

add the stock and bring to the boil.
3

cover and simmer for 15 minute
4

Drain and reserve the stock.
5

Melt the butter and add flour. Pour in the stock, stirring. Boil reduce heat and add the broccoli, ham, capers parsley, thyme, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer for 10 ,min.
6

Add cheese and stir until melted.
7

If you are going to chill or freeze do so now.
8

To serve, reheat until boiling, then add cream and heat gently.