Lite Crock Pot Cream Of Broccoli Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 tablespoons reduced fat margarine or 3 tablespoons butter
1 onion, diced
5 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
pepper (I used 1/2 tsp)
1 (1 lb) package broccoli
3 cups skim milk
1 cup water
1/3 cup half-and-half

Preparation

In a skillet, heat butter, add onion and simmer about 5 minutes or until soft but not browned.
Stir in flour and seasonings.
Add onion mixture to crock pot and slowly add milk and water, stirring until well blended.
Add broccoli and cook on low until soup reaches desired consistency, approximately 5-6 hours.