- 2 medium onions, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter or stick margarine
- 3 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 celery ribs, sliced
- 2 medium potatoes, cubed
- 1 small zucchini, cubed
- 2 (10.5 ounce) cans condensed chicken broth, undiluted
- 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
- 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups milk
- salt and pepper to taste
- In a large saucepan or soup kettle, saute onions and garlic in butte until tender. add the carrots, celery, potatoes, zucchini, broth, parsley and thyme. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
- Stir in peas and corn. In a bowl, combine flour, milk, salt if desired and pepper until smooth; gradually add to soup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.