Austrian Home-style Generic Vegetable Soup

Description

 * Makes 3 large servings

Ingredients

 * 4 tbsp butter or margarine (or oil,or lard)
 * 3 tbsp all purpose flour
 * 1½ pint water
 * 3½ tsp Knorr beef flavor consommé mix (or similar bouillon powder or cubes)
 * 2 tbsp chopped onion
 * 1 medium carrot, diced
 * 2 cups (approx.) broccoli or cauliflower, cut into small pieces
 * 1 medium potato, peeled and diced

Directions

 * 1) Melt butter over medium heat.
 * 2) Add flour, stirring constantly, until the mixture becomes puffy.
 * 3) Add water, bouillon powder, onions, potatoes and carrots.
 * 4) Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
 * 5) Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are almost done (about 5 to 6 minutes).
 * 6) Add broccoli and return to boil.
 * 7) Simmer for another minute.