Kitchen Tip: What is a Roux?

What is a Roux?

A few days ago I received a call from my son Bob.
His wife Kim was making a Cheddar Cheese Soup and
the recipe called for making a roux.
They often call me with a "cooking question," and
I am always happy to answer.
I am thrilled when my kids take an interest in cooking..
I in Southern States, a roux is part of every day cooking but
I grew up learning how to thicken sauces and gravy using a flour and water mixture or
a corn starch and water mixture also called a "Slurry"
So, to answer your question Bob and Kim, a roux is...........

Get the recipe here!