Cheese And Broccoli Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. fresh broccoli, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/3 c. fresh onion, diced
1 1/4 sticks margarine
1 c. flour
2 1/2 qt. chicken stock (10 c. water to 10 tsp. powdered chicken broth)
1 c. whipping cream
6 oz. grated Parmesan cheese
salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Cook broccoli with a little salt until tender.
Drain.
Melt margarine in a pan and add flour to make roux.
Stir well.
Cook 5 minutes.
Blend in cream, stirring constantly, to make a smooth sauce.
Add stock and cook to make desired creamed soup consistency.
Add broccoli and cheese; mix well.