3 Cups water

3 Tsp. Chicken Redi-Base

10 Oz frozen broccoli -- chopped

1/4 Cup onion -- minced

1 bay leaf

4 Tbsp. butter or margarine

4 Tbsp. flour

1 Cup light cream

Salt & pepper to taste

Saut? onions in butter until soft. Blend in flour. Add water, Chicken Redi-Base, broccoli and bay leaf. Simmer until broccoli has thawed. Bring to a boil. Salt & pepper to taste. Remove from heat and add light cream. Serve. This recipe can be used for a host of other soups-instead of broccoli use aspar agus or spinach. Our substitute Turkey or Vegetable Redi-Base for chicken for a flavor that is a little different. Serves 6