Cream Of Broccoli Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 head broccoli
2 sticks margarine or butter
1 c. flour
1 qt. chicken stock or 4 bouillon cubes in 1 qt. water
1 qt. half and half
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper

Preparation

Clean broccoli and cut into 1/2-inch pieces.
Steam in 1/2 cup water until tender.
Do not drain.
Set aside.
Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat.
Add flour to make a roux.
Cook 2 to 4 minutes.
Add chicken stock, stirring with wire whip and bring to a boil.
Turn heat to low.
Add broccoli, half and half, salt and pepper.
Heat, but do not boil.
Makes 8 servings.