Recipe: Creamless Cream of Anything Soup (blender or food processor)

CREAMLESS CREAM OF ANYTHING SOUP

"This creamless cream of anything soup is low in calories, cholesterol and cost. So many substitutions are possible to this mixture, it's really up to your own imagination!"

1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 tbsp. butter
1 tbsp. canola or safflower oil
2 tbsp. flour
3 tbsp. instant non fat dry milk
1 (12 oz.) can evaporated skim milk
1 1/2 cups skim milk
1 lb. of vegetables of you choice (broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, watercress, sorrel, spinach, mushrooms or asparagus, cleaned and chopped
1 tablespoon sherry or champagne (optional, for serving)

Saute onion in butter and oil over medium heat until soft.

Stir in flour and dry milk powder and cook until bubbly. Gradually add remaining milks, stirring well to combine. Add vegetables and bring to boiling point. Reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Season to taste with fresh herbs.

Place soup in blender and puree until smooth.

Serve hot or chilled with garnish of your imagination. For a finishing touch, stir in one tablespoon of sherry or champagne before serving.

Adapted from unknown source