2 cup water
4 cup chopped fresh4sh broccoli (about 1, 1/2 lbs.)
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped carrots
1/2 cup chopped onion
6 tbsp butter or margarine
6 tbsp all-purpose flour
3 cup chicken broth
2 cup milk
1 tbsp minced fresh parsley
1 tsp onion salt
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
Directions
In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, bring water to a boil. Add broccoli,
celery and carrots; boil 2-3 minutes. 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 one minute. Add
vegetables and remaining ingredients. Reduce heat; cover and simmer
for 30-40 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Serves 6-8 (2
quarts).
SOURCE:* Taste of Home Magazine, Feb./Mar. 1995 POSTED BY: Jim Bodle
2/95 From: Jim Bodle
Date: 28 Feb 95
Servings: 1 servings
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Categories: Dutch Oven; Soup; Vegetable
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