Broccoli Soup

BROCCOLI SOUP
*technically a cream of broccoli but I don't blend it and it doesn't use cream so...just easier and better for you, - yeah I am that lazy...

3 C chicken broth/water with bouillon/vegetable broth for vegetarian
4 C chopped broccoli (if using frozen make sure you cook/thaw it)
2 small bay leaves
1 tsp dried thyme leaves or 2 tsp fresh thyme
1 C chopped onion
1/2 tsp garlic salt

4 Tbsp butter
4 Tbsp flour
2 C milk

Combine all ingredients except milk, flour and butter.  Bring to a boil and cook until vegetables are tender.  Make a roux with butter and flour - in a sauce pan melt butter, add flour and whisk.  Slowly add milk stirring constantly.  Bring to a boil and cook till thick.  Combine milk with vegetable mixture and cook for a few more minutes.
Note - if you want to make this a true cream of broccoli then puree the vegetable mixture in a blender before combining it with the milk mixture.