1 1/2 c. chicken broth
1/4-1/2 c. chopped onion
2 c. chopped broccoli
1/2 tsp. dried thyme
1 sm. bay leaf
Dash garlic powder
2 tbsp. butter
2 tbsp. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. milk

In a saucepan combine chicken broth, chopped onion, broccoli and seasonings. Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10 minutes.

Remove bay leaf. Place half the broccoli mixture into a blender container or food processor. Cover and blend 30 seconds. Pour into bowl; repeat with remaining broccoli mixture; set aside.

In same saucepan melt the butter; blend in flour, salt and pepper. Add all the milk. Cook and stir until mixture is thick and bubbly. Stir in the blended broccoli mixture. Cook and stir until soup heated through. Season to taste. Serves 3-4. Great soup!