Hearty chlcken broccoll soup

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
¼cupButter or margarine
½cupOnion -- chopped
½cupCelery -- chopped
3tablespoonsAll-purpose flour
1tablespoonDry mustard
½teaspoonSalt
¼teaspoonPepper
3cupsMilk
2teaspoonsLemon juice
cupChicken -- diced cooked
2packsCut broccoli in cheese
Sauce
10ouncesEa. thawed/chopped
Seasoned croutons, optional

Directions

In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Saute onion and celery until crisp-tender. Stir in flour, mustard, salt and pepper.

Cook until mixture is smooth and bubbly. Gradually add milk; cook and stir until mixture boils and thickens. Stir in the lemon juice, chicken and broccoli. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until heated through. Top with croutons, if desired. Yield: 6-8 servings Recipe By : Country Woman