Low-Fat Broccoli Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 medium bunch broccoli
4 c. water
1 c. chopped onion
1 c. 2% or skim milk
3 Tbsp. margarine
4 Tbsp. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 c. milk
4 chicken bouillon cubes
6 small broccoli flowerets, cooked and drained (optional)
finely diced red sweet pepper (optional)

Preparation

Peel thick stalks of broccoli; chop stalks and heads (about 4 cups).
In 3-quart saucepan, bring water to a boil.
Add broccoli and onion.
Cook, uncovered, just until tender.
Drain, reserving 2 cups liquid.
In blender, place broccoli mixture and milk. Cover and blend until smooth; set aside.