Cream Of Broccoli Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. fresh broccoli flowerets or 1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen broccoli
2 cans condensed chicken broth
1/4 c. margarine
1/4 c. flour
2 c. half and half
1 large onion, diced
carrots, diced (optional)
dash of pepper

Preparation

Cook broccoli in chicken broth at least 5 minutes.
(Can use frozen broccoli, also.)
Saute onion and carrots in margarine until clear.
Add flour to make a roux (thickening sauce).
Add pepper to taste.
Add half and half.
Cook until thickened.