Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup

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Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup
2 T. flour
2 T. butter
2 T. powdered dry milk
1 c. water
1 t. instant chicken bouillon granules or chicken base
1/2 c. finely chopped cooked chicken (optional)

Melt butter in medium saucepan over medium high heat. Add flour, stirring with wire whisk. Add water and dry milk and whisk until smooth and thickened. Stir in onion powder, bouillon and chicken. Serve or freeze for later use.

Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup
2 T. flour
2 T. butter
1 c. milk
1 t. instant beef bouillon granules or beef base
1/2 c. finely chopped mushrooms

Melt butter in medium saucepan over medium high heat. Add flour, stirring with wire whisk. Add water and dry milk and whisk until smooth and thickened. Stir in bouillon and mushrooms. Serve or freeze for later use.