Condensed Cream Of Soup Substitute - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup low-fat milk or 1/2 cup nonfat milk
salt and pepper

Preparation

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat.
Stir in flour; keep stirring until smooth and bubbly.
Remove from heat and add the chicken broth and milk, a little at a time, stirring to keep smooth.
Return to heat. Bring sauce to a gentle boil; cook, stirring constantly, until it thickens.
Taste and add salt and pepper, as needed.
Use in casseroles in place of condensed cream soups.
Can be varied by using vegetable broth, sauteed chopped celery, celery seed, or sauteed chopped mushrooms.