Cream of Broccoli Soup

By Diane0911

Ingredients

• 1 lb broccoli, fresh or frozen
• 1 cup sifted flour
• 1 qt half and half cream
• 1/4 tsp white pepper
• 8 oz butter
• 1 qt chicken stock
• 1 tsp salt

Preparation

Step 1

1 Clean broccoli; remove stems and cut into 1/2" pieces. Steam in 1/2 cups of water until tender. Do not drain. Set aside.
2 Melt butter in sauce pan over medium heat. Add flour, cooking 2-3 minutes. Add chicken stock, stirring with wire whip and bring to a boil. Turn heat to low. Add broccoli, half & half, salt & pepper. Heat, but do not boil