Cream of Broccoli Soup

Melt butter or margarine; add onion and cook until tender. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until well blended.

Gradually stir in broth, then add garlic and broccoli which has been cut into small pieces.

You may need to add water.

Cook until broccoli is tender; stir in half and half and heat stirring constantly. Remove from heat and either purée with hand mixer or in blender. Return to pan and heat thoroughly.