QandAs: Food

Broccoli Soup No. 2

Ingredients
2	cups	water
4	cups	broccoli, chopped, fresh
1	cup	celery, chopped
1	cup	carrots, chopped
1/2	cup	onion, chopped
6	tablespoons	butter, or margarine
6	tablespoons	flour, all-purpose
3	cups	chicken broth
2	cups	milk
1	tablespoon	parsley, fresh, minced
1	teaspoon	onion salt
1/2	teaspoon	garlic powder
1/2	teaspoon	salt

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