Fresh Broccoli Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. broccoli
1/2 c. water
1/2 c. butter
1 c. flour
1 qt. chicken broth
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 qt. half and half (milk and cream)

Preparation

Cut broccoli into small pieces.
Steam with 1 cup water until tender.
In a double boiler melt 1/2 cup butter and flour to make a roux.
Add chicken stock, salt and pepper.
Cook until thick.
Add half and half and cooked broccoli.
Heat thoroughly.