Cream of Broccoli Soup

1 1/2 cups chicken broth
low-sodium
1/2 cup onion (chopped)
2 cups broccoli (cut)
1/2 teaspoon thyme (dried
crushed)
2 bay leaves (small)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
pepper (dash
optional)
1 cup non-fat milk
garlic powder (dash
optional)

Wash hands with soap and water.
In a saucepan combine chicken broth, chopped onion, broccoli, thyme, bay leaf and garlic powder. Bring mixture to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Remove bay leaf.
Place half of the mixture in a blender or food processor, cover and blend 30 to 60 seconds or until smooth. Pour into a bowl; repeat with remaining vegetable mixture, set all aside.
In the same saucepan warm the oil. Stir in flour, salt, and pepper. Add the milk all at once, stirring rapidly with a wire whisk. Cook and stir until mixture is thickened and bubbly. Stir in the blended broccoli mixture. Cook and stir until soup is heated through. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper.

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