the farmer in the deli soup

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
• 1 1/2 pounds cauliflower, trimmed & cut into florets
• 1 large white onion, chopped
• 1 1/2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and diced
• 4 cups chicken broth, low salt
• 1 sprig fresh rosemary
• 1 teaspoon sea or kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground thyme
• 6 slices french bread (1 inch thick)
• 12 ounces deli tavern ham, diced small. the deli will give it to you unsliced.
• 12 ounces gouda or swiss cheese, sliced. if using gouda remove wax.
• 1/2 pound carrot, peeled & sliced
• - white pepper (to taste)