Broccoli Cheese Soup

10 oz pkg frozen broccoli
1 c thinly sliced carrots
1 cut finely chopped celery
3.5 c chicken broth
3 tbsp butter
1.2 c chopped onion
2 tbsp finely chopped parsley
1 tsp garlic powder
1/4 c flour
3 c milk
1.5 c grated American Cheese (use slices)
1/2 c sour cream
1/2 tsp Tabasco
salt & pepper

• Steam broccoli, carrots & celery until tender.
• Puree in blender w/ 1/5 c chicken broth.
• Melt butter in medium skillet. Add onion, parsley & saute until onion is transparent.
  
• Add garlic powder, flour & cook over medium heat for 3 minutes.
• Add milk, gradually stirring until smooth.
• Combine with vegetables & broth in sauce pan & cook over low heat for 30 minutes.
• Stir in cheese, sour cream & Tabasco.
• Add salt & pepper