Cream Of Fresh Vegetable Soup

* Exported from MasterCook *

CREAM OF FRESH VEGETABLE SOUP

Recipe By :
Serving Size : 3 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Soups Vegetables

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 1/2 c Chicken broth
1/2 c Chopped onion
Desired vegetable and
-seasonings (see chart
-below)
2 tb Butter
2 tb All-purpose flour
1/2 ts Salt
Few dashes White Pepper
1 c Milk

In saucepan combine chicken broth, chopped onion, and
one of the vegetable-seasoning combinations from
chart. (Or substitute an equal amount of frozen
vegetable, if desired.) Bring mixture to boiling.

Reduce heat;cover and simmer the time indicated in the
chart or till vegetable is tender. (Remove bay leaf if
using broccoli.)

Place half the vegetable mixture into a blender
container or food processor. Cover and blend 30 to 60
seconds or till smooth. Pour into bowl. Repeat with
remaining vegetable mixture; set all aside.

In the same saucepan melt the butter. Blend in the
flour, salt and pepper. Add the milk all at once. Cook
and stir till mixture is thickened and bubbly. Stir in
the blended vegetable mixture. Cook and stir till soup
is heated through. Season to taste with additional
salt and pepper. Serves 3 or 4.

Recipe from: Better Homes and Gardens, Soups & Stews
Cookbook copyright 1978 by Meredith Corporation, Des
Moines, Iowa



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