cream of broccoli soup

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons shallots or onion, finely diced
• 4 pounds broccoli, chopped, fresh
• 1 cup butter
• 1 cup flour
• 1/2 cup chicken base diluted with 1 1/2 cup of water
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon thyme, ground
• 1 gallon milk
• 2 quarts heavy cream