Cream of Broccoli Soup

This is a yummy way to get your kids to enjoy their veggies!

Ingredients:
3 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup finely chopped green onion
1/2 cup celery, chopped
2 cups broccoli, finely chopped
1 teaspoon fresh thyme
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups homemade chicken stock (or chicken broth)
1/2 cup half-and-half
salt and pepper to taste

Directions:
Melt butter in a heavy sauce pan. Stir in green onion, celery and broccoli and saute about 7 minutes.

Then add thyme and flour. Pour in chicken stock and boil for 1 minute.

Reduce heat to simmer until veggies are soft.

Stir in half-and-half and heat thoroughly.

Add salt and pepper to taste.

Serves 4-6

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Recipe submitted by: Chef Cyndi - Soulrox - Jewelry to Nourish the Soul http://www.soulrox.com