Cream Of Broccoli Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. water
2 c. chopped fresh or frozen broccoli
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium potato, chopped
3 Tbsp. butter or margarine
1 1/2 tsp. whole dried basil
1 tsp. pepper
1 chicken bouillon cube
1/2 tsp. thyme
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. milk
grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Combine the first 11 ingredients in a Dutch oven; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat; simmer for 30 minutes, or until broccoli is tender, stirring occasionally.
Spoon a third of the broccoli mixture into container of electric blender; blend 20 seconds. Repeat until all ingredients have been blended.
Pour mixture back into Dutch oven.
Stir in milk; simmer for 20 minutes.
Garnish each serving with cheese, if desired.
Yields 7 cups.