Cream of Broccoli Soup

 1 bunch broccoli (can be frozen)

1/4 cup butter or margarine 

1 onion chopped

1 garlic clove chopped

1 cup chopped celery

1/2 cup flour

4 cups milk

4 cups chicken broth

1/4 tsp thyme 

1/4 tsp Marjoram

salt and pepper to taste

Trim broccoli and cut into 1/2 inch thick pieces, cook in boiling water until tender, drain.  In large saucepan melt butter and saute onions, celery and garlic until golden brown.   Stir in flour, gradually add milk, chicken broth and herbs.  Stir over low heat until soup thickens slightly and bubbles.  Add broccoli (cooked and drained).  Continue heating until piping hot.