Broccoli Mushroom Chowder - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb fresh broccoli
8 ounces fresh mushrooms
8 ounces butter
1 cup flour
1 quart chicken stock
1 quart half-and-half
1 teaspoon sage
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed tarragon

Preparation

Clean and cut broccoli into 1/2 inch pieces.
Steam in 1/2 cup water.
Do not drain; set aside.
wash and slice mushrooms.
Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat.
Add flour, cook 2 to 4 minutes.
Add chicken stock, stirring with wire whip and bring to boil.
Turn heat to low.
Add broccoli, half and half and spices.
Heat, but do not boil.