Cream Soup Substitutes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup chicken broth or 1/2 cup vegetable broth
1/2 cup milk
salt and pepper
Variations
1/4 cup sauted diced celery (optional)
1/4 cup sauted diced mushroom (optional)
1/4 cup sauted diced onion (optional)
1/4 cup chicken, diced white meat (optional)

Preparation

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat.
Stir in flour; a little at a time; stirring until combined and smooth.
Remove from heat and add the broth and milk, a little at a time, stirring to keep lump-free.
Return to heat.
Bring sauce to a gentle boil and cook, stirring constantly, until it thickens.
Taste and adjust seasonings.
Stir in optional ingredients if desired.