Blender Broccoli Soup
["1 (10 oz.) pkg. chopped broccoli", "1 can chicken broth", "2 Tbsp. flour", "1 tsp. salt", "1/2 tsp. white pepper", "1/2 c. chopped onion", "2 Tbsp. margarine", "2 c. half and half", "1/2 tsp. basil, crumbled", "slivered almonds"]
["Combine broccoli, onion and broth.", "Simmer 5 minutes.", "Put in blender and blend until smooth.", "Melt butter in pan.", "Blend in flour.", "Stir in broccoli mixture, cream, salt, pepper and basil. Heat slowly until just boiling; simmer 1 minute, stirring.", "Serve with sprinkle of almonds."]
["broccoli", "chicken broth", "flour", "salt", "white pepper", "onion", "margarine", "basil", "almonds"]