In a large saucepan, put prepared vegetables in and cover with water. Simmer for about 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
I typically will add whatever meat I would like to add in with the vegetables. Some meat ideas are: Chicken, Bacon, Clams (add juice from the can in with the vegetables) or Ham.
While vegetables are cooking, in another large pot melt 2 cubes of butter (depending on how much soup you are making 2 cubes makes a large pot of soup. You can cut this recipe in half)
When butter is melted add 3/4 cups of flour and stir until blended
While stirring constantly add 1 quart of half and half (I have used canned milk when I don't have half & half on hand). Stir until thickened. This mixture should be very thick.
When sauce is thick and vegetables are tender, mix the two together.
We love this soup in our family. We like to top it with cheese and serve with homemade biscuits.
