Broccoli Bisque

1 large bunch fresh broccoli
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 cups chicken broth
2 TBS butter
1 TBS all-purpose flour
1 TBS salt
1/4 tsp pepper
2 cups Half and Half

6 servings (small servings)

Steam broc until tender. Chop.

In a saucepan, combine broccoli, onion and chicken broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

Puree mixture in a blender until smooth.

Melt butter in a saucepan. Add flour, salt and pepper. Stir until smooth.

Stir in Half and Half.

Combine sauce and broccoli puree.

Cook over med heat, stirring until soup bubbles.

Serve hot or cold.

This is absolutely wonderfully satisfying!!!!!!!