Potato and Broccoli Chowder with Bread Bowls

• 3 cups sliced peeled potatoes
• 2 12 cups broccoli florets
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup grated carrot
• 2 celery ribs, diced
• 14 cup chicken bouillon granule
• 3 cups water
• 34 cup butter
• 34 cup flour
• 4 cups milk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 14 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup cubed cooked ham
• frozen bread dough

1. In a soup kettle, combine items 1-7, simmer for 20 minutes covered or until vegetables are tender.
2. In a saucepan, melt better, stir in flour, cook& stir over medium heat 2 minutes stirring constantly.
3. Stir in milk, salt and pepper and bring to a boil.
4. Boil and stir 2 minutes.
5. Add to vegetable mix with ham.
6. Simmer 10 minutes.
7. Stir in cheese until just melted.
8. Bread Bowls: 1 loaf frozen bread (this will make 3 bowls- Rhodes is good brand to use).
9. Let thaw slightly.
10. Cut into 3 even pieces and shape into balls.
11. Let rise and bake according to package directions.
12. Once baked, cut into top of bread and take out bread to form a bowl.

potatoes, broccoli florets, onion, carrot, celery, chicken bouillon granule, water, butter, flour, milk, salt, pepper, cheddar cheese, ham, bread

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/potato-and-broccoli-chowder-with-bread-bowls-50255 (may not work)