Cajun Style Veloute

3 tbsp butter

1/4c chopped onion

1/4c chopped celery

1/4c chopped green bell pepper

3 tbsp flour

2c low sodium chicken broth

1 tsp Cajun style seasoning

 2 dashes Tabasco

 

Melt butter in a medium saucepan over med-low heat. Add onion, celery, and bell pepper; cook stirring occasionally, until softened, about 8 minutes.

Whisk in flour. Cook, whisking constantly, until pale golden in color with a lightly nutty aroma, 3-4 minutes. 

Whisk in broth. Bring mixture to a simmer; simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until reduced by half (to about 1-1/4 cups) and sauce coats the back of a spoon and holds a line when you draw a finger through it, about 30 minutes.Whisk in Cajun seasoning and hot sauce.

 

Great with shrimp, fried chicken and waffles, or sausage and biscuits.