Pantry: Could use 2 cups of fat free chicken broth. Prepare these chopped measures: 1 cup onion, 1/2 cup carrot, 1/4 cup celery.
Wash broccoli and remove large part of the stem and discard. Chop separately the tops and stem and place in separate containers. Heat margarine over medium heat in a large saucepan. Add onion, carrot, celery and broccoli stems and simmer. When onions are translucent, add the flour. Cook together for 60 seconds; add 99% fat free chicken broth (or water and bouillon). Bring back to a simmer and add the uncooked broccoli tops; simmer again. Remove from heat and puree in blender in 2 batches. Return to pot, add butter sprinkles, salt and pepper. Keep warm until served. Or cool then chill in the refrigerator. Serve chilled. Makes 4-1/2 Cups. Serves 9-10.