plural roux
ˈrüz 
: a cooked mixture of flour and fat used as a thickening agent in a soup or a sauce
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There are several variations of the soup online, but most start with making a roux using butter, flour, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper.
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2025
To make her cheese sauce, Younger famously makes a roux, followed by a béchamel and a mornay.
—Andrew Watman, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Add the flour and cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture (roux) is golden in color and bubbling, about 5 minutes.
—Brianna Crane, Axios, 23 Nov. 2024
Sauté onions, garlic, and more fresh sage, add a bit of flour to create the base of the roux, then whisk in chicken broth and cream before stirring in the spinach ravioli and topping with the grated cheese.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2025
To make her cheese sauce, Younger famously makes a roux, followed by a béchamel and a mornay.
—Andrew Watman, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Add the flour and cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture (roux) is golden in color and bubbling, about 5 minutes.
—Brianna Crane, Axios, 23 Nov. 2024
Sauté onions, garlic, and more fresh sage, add a bit of flour to create the base of the roux, then whisk in chicken broth and cream before stirring in the spinach ravioli and topping with the grated cheese.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Roux.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roux. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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