Cream Of Broccoli Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb broccoli, fresh or frozen
1/2 lb butter
1 cup flour
1 quart half-and-half cream
1 quart chicken stock
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper

Preparation

Cut broccoli into 1/2 inch pieces; steam in 1/2 cup water until tender; do no drain-set broccoli aside.
Melt butter in large saucepan over medium heat; add flour and stir to make a roux; cook for 2 to 4 minutes.
Add chicken stock to roux while stirring with a wire whisk; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low; add broccoli, Half & Half, salt and pepper; heat but do not boil.
Serve.