Cream of Vegetable Soup

Submitted By: Rhoda Grace Kauffman

Ingredients

• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup flour
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 4 cups milk
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

5 cups chopped, cooked mixed vegetables (such as broccoli, potatoes, cauliflower,

and carrots)

Processed cheese to taste, optional

Instructions

In a large kettle, sauté onion in butter until tender. Add flour; cook and stir until thickened. Stir in broth, milk, basil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Add vegetables; cook gently until heated through. Stir in cheese, if desired.
Yield: 3 quarts.