1 pound fresh broccoli, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
2 (10 1/2-ounce) cans condensed chicken broth, undiluted
3/4 cup water
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whipping cream or half-and-half
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Combine first 4 ingredients in a large saucepan; bring to a
boil.
Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 8 minutes or until vegetables
are
tender; cool.
Pour broccoli mixture into the container of an electric
blender.
Process until smooth, stopping once to scrape down sides of
blender. Set aside.
Melt butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat; add flour,
stirring
until smooth. Cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until
golden.
Add broccoli mixture; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly,
until
mixture is thickened and bubbly. Stir in whipping cream, salt, and
garlic powder. Spoon into individual serving bowls.
