Basil and Sweet Pea Soup

Ingredients

• 1/4 c. butter (not margarine)
• 1/4 c. flour
• 3 cups milk
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 1 Tbsp finely chopped fresh basil (or 1 tsp. dried basil)
• 1 (14oz) can sweet peas, drained

Instructions

• In a saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the butter then stir in the flour. Gradually whisk in the 3 cups of milk.
• Bring heat to medium and continue to stir until the mix begins to bubble and thicken. Add salt, pepper, basil, and sweet peas (drained) and cook another minute or two.