Cream of broccoli soup
6 servings
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped broccoli
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
¼ cup flour
3 cups vegetable cooking liquid and milk
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1½ teaspoons salt
Pepper, as desired
1 hard-cooked egg, sliced, if desired
Cook broccoli according to package directions, but omit salt and add onion. Drain; save cooking liquid.
Mix flour with part of milk mixture until smooth. Add remaining liquid to broccoli. Stir in flour mixture, fat, and seasonings.
Cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until soup is slightly thickened and flavors are blended. Garnish with slices of hard-cooked egg, if desired. Serve with croutons (see recipe on this page).
Menu suggestion
Serve with meat sandwiches and baked apples.