Homemade Basic Cream of ??? Soup

2 Tbsp. butter
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1/4 c whole wheat flour
1 tsp. salt or more to taste
1 tsp. chicken base
1 cup of milk
1 cup chicken broth

Heat butter and oil then add flour and salt and base, stirring to make a roux. Add milk and broth, stir until thickened. This is a substitute for two 10 oz. cans cream of chicken soup.

I usually saute a small onion and some garlic in the butter/oil and season with plenty of salt and pepper, plus some thyme or other herbs.