Cream Of Broccoli Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. broccoli (fresh or frozen)
8 oz. butter or margarine
1 c. sifted flour
1 qt. chicken stock
1 qt. half and half
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper

Preparation

Clean and cut broccoli into small pieces.
Steam until tender. Do not drain!
Melt butter, then stir in flour to make a smooth paste.
Stir in chicken stock and bring to a boil.
Simmer until it thickens.
Add broccoli and liquid, salt, pepper and half and half.
Heat, but do not boil.
Add cheese, if desired.
This is a large recipe.
Half is enough for a family meal.