Basil Chicken Soup

Low fat and low calorie in this wonderful tasting soup.

In a 2 to 3 quart pan , combine butter , onion , and garlic.

Stir occasionally over medium heat until onion is limp and slightly tinged with brown , about 10 minutes.

Stir in flour to coat onion.

Gradually stir in broth , and bring to a boil on high heat.

Add potato and carrots.

Cover and simmer over low heat until potato is tender when pierced , 15 to 20 minutes.

Add chicken.

Cover and simmer just until chicken is hot , 1 to 2 minutes.

Stir in basil.

Ladle into bowl and offer cheese to add to taste.

butter, onion, garlic clove, all-purpose flour, chicken broth, potato, carrots, cooked chicken, fresh basil, parmesan cheese