CREAM OF CHICKEN SOUP SUBSTITUTE

 

CREAM OF CHICKEN SOUP SUBSTITUTE

Makes 1 can's worth of soup. 

 

 

INGREDIENTS

·       2 tablespoon flour

·       3 tablespoons butter

·       1/2 cup chicken broth

·       1/2 cup milk (half and half is better if you have it)

·       Salt and pepper to taste

 

 

INSTRUCTIONS

1.             Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. When melted, whisk in the flour, and continue whisking until smooth and bubbly.

2.             Slowly whisk in the chicken broth and milk. Bring to a gentle boil, whisking constantly, until the soup thickens. Add salt and pepper to taste. 

 

LUCY'S TORTILLA WRAPS

This makes 12 (10 inch) tortilla's, so you might want to cut it down if just serving your family.

3 (8 oz) pkgs. cream cheese, softened
1 package Hidden Valley ranch dressing (if using bulk use 3 heaping tablespoons)
Purple onions, diced - I only use 1/4 to 1/2 of the onion
Colored peppers, cut into strips - 3 medium to large
Shredded carrots - 1/2 cup
Thin slices ham (or use Buddig) - 1 pound thin ham slices
Fresh spinach with stems cut off - 1/2 
Tortillas - variety (tomato, wheat, spinach, etc) - 12 total - 10 inch size

Mix cream cheese and ranch dressing. On counter top lay out tortillas and spread a thin layer of cream cheese filling on each. Lay colored peppers down the center of each tortilla. Sprinkle small amount of onions and carrots on each. Completely cover tortilla with a slices of ham and spinach. Roll in plastic wrap, place in a zip bag and store in refrigerator. Slice just before serving OR these can be eaten as a whole wrap.