In a Dutch Oven or stock pot, add 3 Tablespoons salted butter and melt it over medium heat.
Once melted, add 3 Tablespoons flour and use a spatula to stir the flour and butter together for about one minute making a smooth paste. Do not let it brown.
Add 32 ounce container chicken stock, 2 (15 ounce) cans mixed vegetables, drained, ½ teaspoon garlic powder and ½ teaspoon onion powder. Stir to combine.
Use an immersion blender to mash up the cooked vegetables (you can blend this as thick as you like or leave some chunkier bits.)
Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to a low simmer.
Pour in 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream (or milk, if using) and season with salt and pepper, to taste until you reach the desired flavor.
Allow to simmer for 5-10 minutes, then serve.
Optional: serve garnished with fresh cracked pepper, a few whole vegetables, chopped fresh parsley and a sprinkling of bacon pieces.
I serve with buttermilk biscuits.
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Notes
Please refer to my FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions.