things we do in Texas

Autumn color is dim in Texas. . . however, we can harvest beautiful broccoli in December and January!
The four plants in my fall garden each produced a lovely broccoli-
I gave three away and saved one for a holiday family meal- broccoli cheese soup! I like the Panera Broccoli Cheese Soup recipe with a few of my own modifications-here's for the New Year!


1 tablespoon melted butter
1/2 medium onion
1/4 cup melted butter

1/4 cup flour

1 cup half & half, 1 cup milk

2 cups chicken stock

large head of broccoli

1 cup carrots, julienned

8oz. grated sharp cheddar cheese

Steam broccoli til crisp tender, coarsely chop, set aside. Saute onion in butter, set aside. Cook melted butter and flour, using whisk over medium heat. Stir constantly and add milk and half & half. Add the chicken stock; simmer for 20 minutes. Add the carrots and onion; simmer over low until carrots are tender. Add the chopped broccoli and cheese; simmer til heated thru, add salt and pepper to taste.

Provecho!