"Cream Of Whatever" Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon onion powder
salt
pepper
dried thyme (pinch) (optional)
dried parsley (pinch) (optional)

Preparation

In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add minced garlic and saute 1 minute. Add flour and stir quickly, forming a paste and mixing well (making a roux). SLOWLY add milk a little at a time, while stirring constantly to avoid scalding.
Once milk is added and mixed well, reduce heat to medium-low and add herbs. Add salt/pepper to your liking. Turn off the heat and let the soup simmer for a couple of minutes, stirring occasionally. Use as a soup base or pour into your casserole (soup will thicken a bit more as the casserole bakes).