1940's Milk Soup
This 1940's Milk Soup is a recipe built on simplicity and frugality, even the humblest ingredients can make a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 3/4-1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper or to taste
- 4 cups whole milk
- dried parsley, to garnish optional
Instructions
- Add the butter to a medium pot on medium heat and bring it to a boil.
- Once the butter starts to boil, add in the flour, salt and pepper and whisk for 1 minute.
- Slowly pour the milk in while whisking the whole time.
- Once all the milk is added and it begins to boil, remove it from the heat.
- Season to taste with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Garnish with dried parsley if wanted for a touch of colour.
Notes
The original recipe called for 1 teaspoon of salt which I found too salty for my liking, 3/4 teaspoon instead was perfect for me.
It thickens more as it cools, and goes quite thick after being stored in the fridge.
Store in the fridge for up to 2-3 days and re-heat gently on the stove.