Creamy Turkey Vegetable Soup

CREAMY TURKEY-VEGETABLE SOUP

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This is a great, satisfying soup, perfect for a chilly night. This also makes the best of leftover turkey! Chicken can be substituted for the turkey for an equally delicious soup.

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1 small onion, diced

2 tbsp. butter

2 cups water

2 chicken bouillon cubes

2 cups diced cooked turkey

1/2 cup chopped celery

1-1/2 cups diced potatoes

1 cup diced carrots

2-1/2 cups milk

2 tbsp. flour

1 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. pepper

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1. Saute onion in butter until translucent. Add water, bouillon cubes, turkey and vegetables. Cover and boil gently until vegetables are tender.

2. Add a small amount of milk to the flour, stirring until mixture is smooth. Add remaining milk, salt and pepper.

3. Stir milk mixture into soup. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until soup thickens slightly. Remove from heat and serve. Yield: 4-6 servings.