Fresh Broccoli Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 3/4 lb. fresh broccoli
1 large onion, chopped
1 large carrot, scraped and diced
1 celery stalk, chopped
1 c. water
3 Tbsp. butter or margarine
3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
2 1/2 c. milk
1 1/2 c. chicken broth
1 1/4 c. (5 oz.) shredded sharp American cheese
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
carrot curls to garnish

Preparation

Trim off large leaves of broccoli and remove tough ends of lower stalks.
Wash broccoli thoroughly and chop.
Place broccoli in a Dutch oven; add water to depth of 1 inch.
Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer 10 to 12 minutes or until tender. Drain and set aside.