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Creamed Broccoli

1 large package (1 lb) frozen broccoli pieces (all florets the best)
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/2 cup flour
2 cups defatted chicken broth
1 cup half and half or light cream
salt and pepper to taste
dash of fresh grated nutmeg

Cook broccoli by your favorite method until almost tender. Set
aside.  Either by hand or in a food processor, chop broccoli fine
but do not puree.  Make roux: in sauce pan by melting butter and
stirring in the flour, Stir into a paste and cooking and stirring
several minutes.  Meanwhile heat chicken broth and cream.  Gradually
add hot liquid slowly, constantly stirring until mixture thickens
and comes to a boil. Thin with more liquid only if required. Add
the cooked broccoli and continue to cook and stir several minutes
more. Season to taste.  serves 4

Printable version: creamed-broccoli.txt.