3 tbsp. butter
1 sm. onion, chopped
2-3 stalks broccoli, pared and diced
5 tbsp. flour
2 c. hot chicken broth
1 tsp. basil
2 tbsp. tomato paste
2 c. hot milk
1 lg. head broccoli (flowerets)
Salt and pepper
Paprika

Place butter, onion, and diced broccoli stalks in microwave safe casserole. Cover and microwave 3 minutes. Mix in flour and seasonings. Mix well with wooden spoon. Cover and microwave 3 minutes. Stir in chicken broth and seasoning. Add tomato paste and mix well. Cover and continue microwaving 4 minutes. Pour in milk and mix well. Cover and microwave 4 minutes. Add broccoli floweretes; cover and finish microwaving 5 minutes.