Ginger Soup

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh gingerroot (about a 2x1x1-inch piece, or the size of a large thumb)
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 12 teaspoon ground turmeric
• black pepper
• 2 cups water
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1 teaspoon salt

1. Melt the butter and vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
2. Stir in the ginger, and cook for five minutes.
3. Sprinkle in the flour, turmeric, and pepper; stir for 1 minute.
4. Whisk in water and milk.
5. Increase heat to medium-high, and bring to a simmer.
6. Simmer for 3 minutes whisking constantly as the mixture thickens.
7. Season to taste with salt, and strain through a mesh sieve before serving.

butter, vegetable oil, fresh gingerroot, flour, ground turmeric, black pepper, water, milk, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/ginger-soup-333635 (may not work)