1 1/2 c. chicken stock or broth
1/2 c. chopped onion
2 c. cut up broccoli
1/2 tsp. dried thyme
1 sm. bay leaf
Dash of garlic powder
2 tbsp. butter
2 tbsp. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
Dash of white pepper
1 c. milk

In a pan combine chicken stock, onion, broccoli, thyme, bay leaf and garlic powder. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until broccoli is tender. Remove the bay leaf.

Place the vegetable mixture in a blender or food processor. Cover and blend until smooth. In the same saucepan, melt the butter. Blend in the flour, salt and pepper.

Add the milk all at once. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Stir in the vegetable puree. Cook until heated through. Serve immediately or chill and serve cold. Serves 4.