Homemade Cream Soup
Starting in the Fall, and all throughout winter, I get really into making soup. My favorite one to make is Cheddar Bacon Soup, but tonight I am trying (for the first time) Cream of Potato Soup. The best part is that I have found a "base" recipe to use for all my soups - All I have to do is swap out any veggies and meats to change it up! Cream of Whatever Soup (makes enough for 6 large bowls) Ingredients: 1/2 stick butter, unsalted 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped 4 cups (approx) any veggies 4 cups vegetable/chicken broth 1 pint heavy cream (or ½ and ½, or whole milk) Spices (I usually use parsley, oregano, basil, garlic powder) Salt and Pepper 1/2 cup flour (for extra thickening) Directions: 1. Melt butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook until soft (about 10 minutes). 2. Add 3 cups broth and veggies to large pot. Stir occasionally until veggies are cooked. Add onion. 3. Add cream, slowly, while stirring. S...