Hearty Homestyle Broccoli Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 bunch broccoli, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
2 potatoes, peeled and chopped
1 stick margarine
1/2 to 3/4 c. flour
2 c. milk, at room temperature
3 c. chicken broth
1 tsp. celery salt
1 tsp. garlic powder
Salt and pepper

Preparation

Steam broccoli over 2 c. boiling water until done.
Pour water into a large soup pot and set the broccoli aside.
Add the margarine to the soup pot, then add the onion, celery and carrots. Saute 3-5 minutes then add 1/2 - 3/4 c. flour, depending on thickness desired, and stir well.
Add broccoli and remaining ingredients; mix well. Cover and cook over very low heat for 1-1/2 to 2 hours, stirring often to prevent scorching.