Best Broccoli Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. water
4 c. chopped fresh broccoli (about 1 1/2 lb.)
1 c. chopped celery
1 c. chopped carrots
1/2 c. chopped onion
6 Tbsp. butter or margarine
6 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
3 c. chicken broth
2 c. milk
1 Tbsp. minced fresh parsley
1 tsp. onion salt
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. salt

Preparation

In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, bring water to a boil. Add broccoli, celery and carrots. Boil 2 to 3 minutes. Drain; set vegetables aside.