Make your Own "Cream of Anything Soup

Why I Love This Recipe
You can add cooked mushrooms, or broccoli, or asparagus, etc to the following “base” and then blend with a hand blender. Adjust spices.
Ingredients You'll Need
In a heavy saucepan, melt the butter. Sprinkle the flour over it and stir to incorporate. Cook over medium low heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly. Slowly whisk in the milk.
Directions
Make your Own "Cream of Anything Soup
You can add cooked mushrooms, or broccoli, or asparagus, etc to the following “base” and then blend with a hand blender. Adjust spices.
2 Tbs butter
2 Tbs flour
1/4 tsp salt (optional)
1 cup milk
In a heavy saucepan, melt the butter. Sprinkle the flour over it and stir to incorporate. Cook over medium low heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly. Slowly whisk in the milk.
Cream of chicken
If you want to make a cream of chicken flavored sauce, use half broth and half milk. If you have troubles getting this to be smooth, try heating the milk or broth before adding to the flour and butter. Bring to a simmer and cook over low heat, barely simmering, for a few minutes until thick.