Ingredients
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1 cup milk
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1/4 cup butter
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1/4 cup flour
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2 (10 ounce) cans chicken broth, undiluted
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1 tablespoon oxo chicken bouillon powder (I just use 1 small package OXO bouillon powder)
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1 pinch garlic powder
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1 -2 teaspoon dried onion flakes (rubbed between fingers to release the flavors)
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black pepper (lots black pepper!)
Instructions
- In a heavy saucepan melt butter over medium-high heat.
- Whisk in flour and stir constantly for 1 minute (do not let the flour brown).
- Slowly add in broth, chicken bouillon powder, half and half or milk, pinch garlic powder (if using) and dryed onions; stir/whisk over medium heat until smooth and thickened (this should take about 2-3 minutes).
- Add in lots black pepper and salt if desired.
- Delicious!