Cream Of Broccoli Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. broccoli
1/2 lb. butter
1 c. flour, sifted
1 qt. chicken stock
1 qt. half and half
1/4 tsp. pepper

Preparation

Clean broccoli and remove stems.
Cut into 1/2-inch pieces. Steam in 1/2 cup of water until tender.
Do not drain.
Set aside. Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat.
Add flour to make a roux.
Cook for 2 to 4 minutes.
Add chicken stock, stirring with a wire whip and bring to a boil.
Turn heat to low.
Add broccoli, half and half, salt and pepper.
Heat, but do not boil.
Serves 8 to 10.