2 tbsp butter or margarine
1 tsp grated onion
1 tbsp all-purpose flour
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup half-and-half
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp white pepper
1 dash ground thyme
Directions
1. Melt butter in a 1-quart glass measuring pitcher in microwave oven
(about 30 seconds at High). Add onion and flour; mix well. Add broth
and half-and-half gradually, stirring constantly. Cook uncovered 5
minutes at High, or until thickened; stir after 2 minutes, then every
30 seconds.
2. Remove from oven; stir in seasonings.
Yield: About 1 cup.
SOURCE: Adventures in Microwave Cooking.
Servings: 1 servings
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