Broccoli Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen chopped broccoli
1/2 c. chopped onion
2 c. half and half cream
dash of cayenne pepper (can omit)
1 1/4 c. chicken broth
3 Tbsp. butter
1 1/2 Tbsp. flour
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. basil

Preparation

In a saucepan, cook chicken broth, broccoli and onion.
Bring to a boil; simmer over low heat for 5 minutes.
Make a paste of butter and flour.
Gradually add to mixture.
Stirring constantly, add remaining ingredients.
Cook until hot.
Do not boil.