2 (10 oz.) pkgs. frozen chopped broccoli
3 1/2 c. chicken broth, divided
10 lg. mushrooms, sliced
2/3 c. finely chopped celery
1/3 c. chopped green onion
1 tbsp. finely chopped parsley
2 tbsp. butter
2 tsp. garlic salt
1 1/2 c. grated mild cheddar cheese
1/2 c. sour cream
1/2 tsp. Tabasco

Cook broccoli according to package directions, drain and puree in blender with 1 1/2 cups chicken broth. Simmer broccoli with remaining broth while preparing vegetables. Saute vegetables in butter until onions are transparent. Season with garlic salt and add broccoli. Cook, covered over low flame 30 minutes. Stir in grated cheese, sour cream and Tabasco. Serve when cheese has melted. Makes 6 servings.