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1/2 c butter 1/2 c flour 1 onion, medium sized, diced 3 celery ribs, diced 1 lb fresh broccoli 6 c water 4 chicken bouillon cubes 1/4 t nutmeg 1/4 t white pepper 1 c half and half, warmed salt, to taste Melt butter in 3 quart pot.  Add onions and celery.  Cook for 5 minutes.  Mix in flour.  Add boiling water.  aadd broccoli, chicken bouillon cubes, nutmeg, white pepper and salt.  cook for 30 minutes.  add warm half and half to soup.  if smooth consistency is desired, cool soup.  process in blender.  reheat and add cream.  Process in blender.  Reheat and add cream. 

4 T olive oil 3 celery ribs, chopped 1 onion, large 2 carrots, chopped 8 tomatoes, chopped 3 garlic cloes 6 oz can tomato paste 3 c water 4 chicken bouillon cubes 1/4 t marjoram 1/4 t thyme 1/4 t oregano 1/2 t basil 2 bay leaves 1/4 t white pepper 1 1/2 c half and half salt, to taste in 5 quart pot, place olive oil, garlic, onion, celery and carrots.  Sauté over medium heat for 5 minutes.  add tomato paste and tomatoes.  add water, bouillon cubes, marjoram, oregano, thyme, basil, bay leaves, and white pepper.  cover and cook for 45 minutes.  Let cool.  Puree in blender and strain.  do not blend hot.  reheat tomato soup and add warm half and half.