You can substitute a number of other vegetables for the broccoli used here to create your own favorite cream of vegetable soup. –Hanover Inn, Hanover, New Hampshire
1 cup chopped onions
1 cup chopped raw potatoes
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped leeks, white part
2 cups finely chopped broccoli (including stems and leaves)
1 cup butter
2 cups water
2 chicken bouillon cubes
2 cups hot milk
Salt and pepper
Sauté vegetables in butter until butter starts to brown. Add water and chicken bouillon cubes (or equivalent) and cook until tender. Put through food mill, then add hot milk and salt and pepper to taste.