Swiss, Ham, and Broccoli Chowder

Better Homes and Gardens
By: Susan Proctor



Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: Low 6 to 7 hours, High 3 to 3 1/2 hours, plus 30 minutes (high)
Makes: 6 servings (8 cups)
Slow Cooker: 3 1/2 - or 4-quart






2 10.75 -ounce condensed cream of celery soup
1 12-ounce can (1 1/2 cups_ evaporated milk
1/2 cup water
1 16- to 20 -ounce package refrgerated diced potatoes or 3 cups loose-pack frozen diced hash brown potatoes with onion and pepers thawed
2 cups diced cooked ham
1 cup finely chopped celery (2 stalks)
8 ounces process Swiss cheese slices, torn into small pieces (2 cups)
2 cups chopped fresh broccoli or frozen chopped broccoli, thawed


1. In a 3 1/2- or 4 -quart slow cooker combine soup evaporated milk, and water. Gently stir potatoes,ham, and celery into mixture in cooker.

2. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 6 to 7 hours or on high-heat setting for 3 to 3 1/2 hours.

3. If using low-heat setting, turn to high-heat setting. Stir in Swiss cheese and broccoli. Cover and cook for 30 minutes more.

Perserving: 460cal., 24 g total fat (13 g sat. fat_, 78 mg chol., 2,148 mg sodium, 34 g carbo., 4 g fiber, 24 g pro.