Broccoli Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. broccoli (fresh or frozen)
1/2 lb. butter
1 c. flour
1 qt. chicken broth
1 qt. half and half
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. white pepper

Preparation

Chop broccoli and steam in 1/2 cup water until tender (don't drain).
Set aside.
Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and whip.
Cook 2 to 4 minutes on low heat.
Add chicken broth; stir and bring to a boil.
Add broccoli, then half and half, salt and pepper.
Heat, but do not boil.