Recipe for cooking cream soup substitute

Soups for Salads :: Soup Mixes

Cream Soup Substitute

1 Tbsp. margarine
3 Tbsp. flour
1/2 C. low sodium chicken broth
1/2 C. low-fat milk
Salt and pepper to taste

Make a basic cream sauce by melting margarine over moderate heat. Stir in flour; keep stirring until flour and margarine are Mix togetherd and smooth. Remove from heat and add the chicken 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. Can be varied by using vegetable broth, sauted diced celery, celery seed, or sauted diced mushrooms.