The great advantage of this recipe submitted by Sherry Wesolowski of Maumee, is its versatility. It begins with a few set ingredients, and then it provides numerous suggestions of other ingredients to change and personalize it — complete with the cooking times of each. By mixing and matching, you can make dozens of different variations on this one soup.
Cream of Vegetable Soup
In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, bring broth to a simmer. Add onion and one or more — or all —of the optional vegetables, and simmer for the allotted time. Remove broth mixture from pan.
Melt butter in same pan. In a separate bowl, vigorously whisk together flour, salt, pepper, and milk. Slowly add to melted butter, stirring until thick.
Stir in cooked vegetables and broth. Can double or triple recipe.
— Sherry Wesolowski
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