Hot Dog Soup

Ingredients (12)

• 4 medium carrots, cut into thin strips
• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 2 medium parsnips, peeled and chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 package (1 pound) hot dogs, halved lengthwise and cut into bite-size pieces
• 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
• 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper