1 lb. fresh broccoli
1 med. onion, chopped
1 (10 3/4 oz.) can chicken broth, undiluted
1 1/3 c. water
1 1/2 c. commercial sour cream
1/2 to 3/4 tsp. Bouquet Garni
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper

Combine broccoli, onion, undiluted chicken broth, and water in a Dutch oven; cover and simmer 15 minutes or until broccoli is tender. Remove from heat; pour half of broccoli mixture into container of an electric blender; process until smooth.

Return pureed mixture to saucepan. Repeat procedure with remaining broccoli mixture. Add sour cream and remaining ingredients to mixture; heat thoroughly; do not boil. Yield: 7 cups.