[recipe] Cream of Basil Soup

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Here is a delicious basil-using recipe I altered to fit

my vegetarian diet. The original called for the use of

chicken broth, but I found no problem switching that

ingredient with a nice rich vegetable based broth.

Only takes 20 minutes at the most to make, so it fits

the " quick recipe " bill perfectly!

 

Cream of Basil Soup

 

3 cups vegetable broth

1 cup minced fresh basil

1/4 cup margarine or butter

3 Tbs all-purpose flour

White pepper to taste

3 cups milk

1/2 cup sour cream

 

In a saucepan, simmer broth and basil, uncovered,

for 15 minutes. In another saucepan, melt butter. Stir

in the flour and pepper until smooth; gradually add

milk, stirring constantly to keep smooth. Bring to a boil;

cook and stir 2 minutes until mixture begins to thicken.

Reduce heat; slowly stir in broth and sour cream

(do not boil).

Yield: 8 servings

 

~ PT ~

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