Cream Soup Substitute

This is a great one to have on hand. It has a lot of uses.You can use different broths, like vegetable broth. You can add sautéed chopped celery, celery seed, or sautéed chopped mushrooms.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Yields: 1 cup

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon butter
• 3  tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1⁄2 cup chicken broth (can use low-sodium)
• 1⁄2 cup low-fat milk (can use fat-free)
•  salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat.
2. Stir in flour, keep stirring until smooth and bubbly.
3. Remove from heat and add the chicken broth and milk, a little at a time, stirring to keep smooth.
4. Return to heat. Bring sauce to a gentle boil; cook, stirring constantly, until it thickens.
5. Taste and add salt and pepper, as needed to taste.