Ingredients

• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 stalk celery, sliced
• 1 yellow onion, chopped
• 1 carrot, peeled and diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground thyme
• 2 tablespoons dried parsley
• 1 egg
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups diced cooked ham
• 4 cups milk
• 1 head broccoli, chopped
• 3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
• salt and pepper to taste