Cream Of Broccoli Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 bunch broccoli or (10 ounce) packages frozen broccoli
3 cups chicken stock
1/2 cup chopped onion
4 tablespoons butter
5 tablespoons flour
1 quart half-and-half
salt and pepper
1 cup grated cheese (optional)

Preparation

Cook broccoli in stock with onions until soft.
Place in blender and blend quickly.
Leave small pieces of broccoli.
Make a roux using butter and flour.
Cook 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
Add broccoli and stock to roux.
To avoid lumps, stir constantly until thickened.
Thin to preferred consistency with cream.
Add seasonings (and cheese) and serve.