Basic Cream Soup(Makes 3 To 4 Servings)  
["1/4 c. margarine", "1 small onion, chopped", "3 Tbsp. flour", "3 c. skim or 1% milk", "1 tsp. salt", "1/8 tsp. pepper"]
["In saucepan, cook onion and celery in margarine until tender. Stir in flour.", "Add milk; cook until mixture boils and thickens, stirring constantly.", "Season with salt and pepper (any desired cooked vegetables or meals can be added with milk)."]
["margarine", "onion", "flour", "milk", "salt", "pepper"]