Specialty Soup Substitutes - Cream - cooking recipe

Ingredients

BASE RECIPE
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 pinch pepper (optional)
CREAM OF CHICKEN
1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning or 1/4 teaspoon sage
1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth (I use homemade)
1/2 cup milk
CREAM OF CELERY
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 tablespoon diced onion
1 cup milk
CREAM OF MUSHROOM
1/4 cup chopped mushroom
1 tablespoon onion
1 cup milk
TOMATO SOUP
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon onion salt
1/4 teaspoon basil
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1 cup tomato juice
CHEDDAR CHEESE SOUP
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1 cup milk
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Preparation

In a pan over medium heat, melt butter and saute veggies (if using).
Whisk in flour, salt, and spices (if using).
Let cook 1 minute, stirring often; slowly add liquid(s). Whisk continually until bubbly and thick. (If making cheese soup, stir in cheese here).