Hot Dog Soup

You might think this is a strange sounding soup but it is surprisingly yummy. Kids, of course, will love it too!

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 T all purpose flour
1 (16oz) pkg hot dogs, halved lengthwise and cut into bite size pieces
1 (12oz) can evaporated milk
1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 cup water
1 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp pepper

Saute carrots, potatoes, parsnips & onion in butter for 5 minutes. Stir in flour until blended. Add hot dogs, milk, soup, water, basil and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 25-30 minutes.