Cream Soup
["1 lb. vegetables (celery, mushrooms, asparagus, broccoli, cauliflower)", "1 gal. water with 16 light bouillon cubes", "1 pt. cream", "3/4 c. melted butter", "1 c. flour", "1 bay leaf", "1 to 2 cloves garlic", "salt and pepper to taste"]
["Blend flour and butter until smooth; put aside.", "Simmer all other ingredients until tender.", "Slowly whip in flour and butter mixture until smooth.", "Simmer 3 to 4 more minutes.", "Strain, if desired.", "Season and serve.", "Makes 1 gallon."]
["vegetables", "water", "cream", "butter", "flour", "bay leaf", "garlic", "salt"]