Hearty Ham Soup

1 1/2 c. chicken broth
4 c. milk
1/3 c. butter
1/3 c. flour
1/2 onion (chopped)
2 T. butter (to saute onion)
1 t. garlic powder
4 medium potatoes (baked, peeled, chopped)
2 - 3 c. lightly cooked broccoli
2 - 3 c. ham
1 1/2 t. salt
1 t. dried basil
1/2 t. pepper
1/2 t. hot pepper sauce
1 - 2 c. shredded cheddar cheese

Steam broccoli (just a little undercooked). In frying pan melt 2 T. butter. Add onions and cook until soft. Add garlic. In large pot melt 1/3 c. butter and add flour (stir until smooth). Add milk and chicken broth. Add onions, potatoes, broccoli, ham, spices, pepper sauce and shredded cheese. Simmer until soup thickens.