1 shallot, finely chopped

1 clove garlic, finely chopped

3 tbsp (40 g) butter

4 thin slices ham, finely chopped

1/4 cup (40 g) unbleached all-purpose flour

1 pinch ground nutmeg

3 1/2 cups (875 ml) chicken broth

1/2 cup (125 ml) 35% heavy cream or 15% cooking cream

1 tsp (5 ml) whole-grain mustard

2 1/2 cups (225 g) grated mild orange cheddar cheese

4 cups (1 litre) cooked broccoli florets

In a saucepan, soften the shallot and garlic in the butter. Add the ham and cook for 2 minutes. Sprinkle with the flour and nutmeg and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.

Add the broth, cream and mustard. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring with a whisk. Simmer gently for about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the cheese until completely melted. Add the broccoli and heat through, without boiling. Lightly season with salt and pepper.

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