Cream Of Vegetable Soup
["1 medium onion, chopped", "3/4 c. butter", "1/2 c. all-purpose flour", "3 (10 1/2 oz.) cans chicken broth", "2 c. milk", "2 c. light cream", "1 tsp. basil", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1/4 tsp. garlic powder", "5 c. chopped leftover vegetables, such as broccoli, carrots or cauliflower"]
["In a large boiler, saute onion in butter until tender.", "Add flour.", "Cook and stir until bubbly.", "Gradually add broth.", "Cook and stir until thickened, about 5 minutes.", "Stir in the milk, cream, basil, salt and garlic powder.", "Add the vegetables.", "Cook gently until heated through.", "Makes about 3-quarts."]
["onion", "butter", "all-purpose", "chicken broth", "milk", "light cream", "basil", "salt", "garlic powder", "leftover vegetables"]