cream of broccoli soup

1. bring to boil
   
   
   
   • 4 c. water
   
   
   • 4 broccoli florets
   
   
   
   


2. reduce heat, cooking an additional 3 minutes


3. drain, reserving the water


4. send half of the cooked broccoli in food processor


5. in large cooking pot, melt
   
   
   
   • 2 T. butter
   
   
   
   


6. add
   
   
   
   • 1 or 2 chopped onions
   
   
   
   


7. cook 1-2 minutes until soft


8. stir in
   
   
   
   • ½ c. flour
   
   
   
   


9. cook, stirring occasionally 1-2 minutes


10. add reserved water and
    
    
    
    • 3 T. chicken bouillon
    
    
    
    


11. bring to boil, stirring constantly


12. reduce heat and simmer, stirring constantly until thickened


13. stir in
    
    
    
    • 2½ c. milk
    
    
    • ¼ t. nutmeg
    
    
    • ¼ t. black pepper
    
    
    • chopped broccoli
    
    
    
    


14. heat through


15. adjust seasons to taste, serve with grated cheese

• yield: 4-6 servings