1 lg. (49 1/2 oz.) clear chicken broth
3 c. (24 oz.) Lactaid milk
2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 tbsp. cornstarch
1 pkg. Good Seasons Italian dressing mix
32 oz. pkg. frozen cut-up broccoli
1 tbsp. garlic powder
1 tbsp. onion powder
1/2 tbsp. parsley flakes
1/2 tbsp. ground cumin
1/2 tbsp. lemon peel
1/4 tsp. tarragon

Add flour and cornstarch to 8 oz. milk. Mix thoroughly until there are no lumps. Set aside.

In large boiler, pour chicken broth and remaining milk. Bring to a full boil. Add milk and cornstarch mixture. Stir until blended. Add frozen broccoli and remaining ingredients. Let boil 1 to 2 minutes. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.

Remove 2 cups of broccoli from pot and 1/2 cup of liquid. Thoroughly mash broccoli in liquid or puree with liquid in a blender. Return to pot, stir and continue to simmer 15-20 minutes.