1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen chopped broccoli
1/2 c. chopped onions
1 1/3 c. condensed chicken broth
2 tbsp. butter
2 tbsp. flour
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. basil (crumbled finely)
1/8 tsp. white pepper
Sliced almonds

Combine broccoli, onions and broth; heat to boiling and simmer 5 minutes. Turn into blender jar; blend smooth (be sure you vent blender so not to get burned). Melt butter in soup kettle; blend in flour. Stir in broccoli mixture, cream and salt, basil and pepper. Heat slowly, just to boiling. Simmer 1 minute, stirring. Top each serving with almond sprinkles. Serves 4.