Cream Of Broccoli Soup

• 1 (10-ounce) package frozen broccoli
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups chicken broth, divided
• 2 cups half-and-half
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
• 1/8 teaspoon red pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
• Additional chopped fresh parsley

1. Cook broccoli according to package directions; drain well, and set aside.
2. Saute onion in butter in a large saucepan until tender; add reserved broccoli and 1/4 cup parsley, and cook 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Sprinkle flour evenly over broccoli mixture; cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
3. Saute onion in butter in a large saucepan until tender; add reserved broccoli and 1/4 cup parsley, and cook 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Sprinkle flour evenly over broccoli mixture; cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
4. Return mixture to saucepan; add remaining broth, half-and-half, lemon juice, salt, garlic powder, lemon-pepper seasoning, pepper, and nutmeg, if desired, stirring well. Cook over medium heat 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
5. Ladle soup into individual serving bowls; garnish with additional chopped parsley. Serve warm.

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Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/cream-of-broccoli-soup-0 (may not work)