Specialty Soup Substitutes - Cream

• BASE RECIPE
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 pinch pepper (optional)
• CREAM OF CHICKEN
• 1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning or 1/4 teaspoon sage
• 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth (I use homemade)
• 1/2 cup milk
• CREAM OF CELERY
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1 tablespoon diced onion
• 1 cup milk
• CREAM OF MUSHROOM
• 1/4 cup chopped mushroom
• 1 tablespoon onion
• 1 cup milk
• TOMATO SOUP
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/4 teaspoon onion salt
• 1/4 teaspoon basil
• 1/4 teaspoon oregano
• 1 cup tomato juice
• CHEDDAR CHEESE SOUP
• 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1. In a pan over medium heat, melt butter and saute veggies (if using).
2. Whisk in flour, salt, and spices (if using).
3. Let cook 1 minute, stirring often; slowly add liquid(s). Whisk continually until bubbly and thick. (If making cheese soup, stir in cheese here).

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/specialty-soup-substitutes-cream-278160 (may not work)