Best Broccoli Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. water
1 c. chopped celery
1 c. chopped onion
6 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
2 c. milk
1 tsp. onion salt
1/2 tsp. salt
4 c. chopped, fresh broccoli (about 1 1/2 head)
6 Tbsp. butter or oleo
3 c. chicken broth
1 Tbsp. minced parsley
1/2 tsp. garlic powder

Preparation

In Dutch oven or soup kettle, bring water to boil.
Add broccoli, celery and carrot.
Boil 2 to 3 minutes.
Drain, set vegetables aside in same kettle.
Saute onion in butter until tender.
Stir in flour to form a paste.
Gradually add the broth and milk, stirring constantly.
Bring to boil.
Boil and stir for 1 minute.
Add vegetables and remaining ingredients.
Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 30 to 40 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Yield: 6 to 8 servings.