Creamy Broccoli Soup

2 cups water
4 cups chopped fresh broccoli
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped carrots
½ cup chopped onion
6 Tbsp butter
6 Tbsp flour
3 cups chicken broth
2 cups milk
1 tsp onion salt
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp salt

Bring water to a boil in soup pot. Add broccoli, celery & carrots; boil for 2-3 minutes. Drain & set vegetables aside.

In the same pot, sauté onion in butter until tender. Stir in flour to form a smooth paste. Gradually add broth & milk, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil, boil & stir for 1 minute. Add vegetables & remaining ingredients. Reduce heat, cover & simmer 30-40 or until vegetables are tender.

**For extra flavour, add 1 Tbsp minced fresh parsley before simmering.
**Yummy variation: add a couple of cubed potatoes to the boiled vegetables.