Cream Of Broccoli Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. fresh broccoli
3 c. chicken broth
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. grated lemon rind
1 1/2 tsp. chopped green onion
1/4 tsp. Tabasco
1 Tbsp. margarine
3 Tbsp. flour
2 c. half and half or milk
pepper to taste

Preparation

Soak broccoli in cold water for 15 minutes and drain.
Remove large leaves and tough part of stalks.
Bring chicken broth to a boil over high heat and add broccoli, salt, lemon, green onion, pepper and Tabasco.
Cover pan, lower heat and simmer for 30 to 35 minutes until stalks are tender.
Puree in blender.
In large skillet or pan, melt margarine over medium heat and stir in flour with wire whisk.
When smooth, add puree and continue stirring. When mixture thickens, taste and adjust seasonings.
Warm milk in separate pan and add to broccoli mixture.
When thoroughly mixed, turn off heat.
Serve or can be frozen.
Reheat slowly.