Cream Of Broccoli Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. margarine
1 c. minced onion
1 c. finely chopped celery
1 c. finely chopped carrot
20 oz. chopped broccoli (fresh or frozen)
1 c. flour
6 c. chicken broth or bouillon
1 bay leaf
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. white pepper
1/8 tsp. garlic powder
5 c. milk (or use half and half for a richer soup)

Preparation

Saute onion, celery and carrot in margarine.
Cook until soft. Add broccoli and cook 15 minutes.
Stir in flour.
Add chicken broth and seasonings.
Mix together.
Simmer 30 minutes.
Add milk and heat to serving temperature.