Broccoli Soup

• 2 cups water
• 4 cups chopped fresh broccoli
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 cup chopped carrots
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 6 tbsp. butter
• margarine
• 6 tbsp. all-purpose flour
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups milk
• 1 tbsp. minced fresh parsley
• 1 tsp. onion salt
• 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp. salt

1. In a dutch oven or soup kettle, bring water to a boil.
2. Add broccoli, celery and carrots; boil 2-3 min.
3. Drain; set vegetables aside.
4. In the same kettle, saute onion in butter until tender.
5. Stir in flour to form a smooth paste.
6. Gradually add the broth and milk, stirring constantly.
7. Bring to a boil; boil and stir for 1 minute.
8. Add vegetables and remaining ingredients.
9. Reduce heat.
10. Cover and simmer for 30-40 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

water, fresh broccoli, celery, carrots, onion, butter, margarine, allpurpose flour, chicken broth, milk, parsley, onion salt, garlic powder, salt

Taken from www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/2979 (may not work)