Make-Your-Own Condensed Soup 2 tablespoons butter 6 tablespoons flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon onion powder Dash cayenne pepper 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk (I have substituted 12 ounces of unsweetened almond milk) 1/2 cup chicken broth or stock 1/2 teaspoon salt-free seasoning blend (such as Mrs. Dash) One of these, with its seasonings: Asparagus: 2 cups; 1 teaspoon lemon juice, dash of nutmeg or mace Broccoli: 2 cups; 1/2 teaspoon rubbed thyme, dash of garlic…..
Cream of Anything Soup In a soup pot, over medium heat, melt and brown: 4 tablespoons butter 4 tablespoons flour Add: 1 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper Dash cayenne pepper Add: 1-1/2 cups milk 2 cups chicken broth or stock 1/2 teaspoon salt-free seasoning blend (such as Mrs. Dash) 1 teaspoon onion powder or a small chopped onion Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly. Choose ONE of the following vegetables (pureed or chopped) and add…..
1 small onion, chopped 2 celery ribs, diced (optional) 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 1 boneless, skinless chicken breast or 3 chicken tenders, cubed 1 garlic clove, minced 4 cups chicken broth (or 2 regular-size cans) 1 medium carrot, cut into 1/4-inch slices (I used 8 baby carrots, sliced) 1/2 cup fresh or frozen peas 1/2 – 1 teaspoon dried basil (depending on how much you like basil) 1 teaspoon dried parsley (optional) 1…..