Easy Cream of Broccoli Soup

Ingredients

• 4 TBL Butter
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 clove garlic, pressed or chopped. 
• 4 TBL flour
• 4-5cups low milk (added very slowly, stirring until thickened each time.
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 1/2 tsp. thyme or other tasty dried herbs
• Salt (to taste)
• 8 cups chopped broccoli.

Directions

1. Cook onion and garlic in the butter for 3-4 minutes. 
2. Then add flour, mixing until a roux begins to form.  
3. Slowly add milk, stirring until thickened after each addition.
4. Mix in remaining ingredients. Simmer the soup for 10 minutes, or until broccoli is tender.