Cream Of Broccoli Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 medium head broccoli, cut into tiny flowerets
1/2 c. butter or margarine
2/3 c. chopped onion (2 medium)
2 Tbsp. flour
3 c. chicken broth (bouillon may be used)
3 c. half and half cream
1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
3/4 tsp. salt
1 c. grated Cheddar cheese

Preparation

Cook broccoli in salted water. Drain, reserving liquid.
Melt butter. Add onion and cook until soft (transparent but do not brown).
Blend in flour. Add broth and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil.
Stir in 1 1/2 cups reserved liquid (adding water if necessary to make 1 1/2 cups).
Add cream, Worcestershire sauce and salt. Add broccoli.
Heat to boiling. Stir in cheese.
Serve sprinkled with chopped chives or parsley. Makes about 2 quarts.