Thursday, March 28, 2013

Make Creamy Chicken Soup

Make Creamy Chicken Soup


This creamy chicken soup contains shallots, carrots, celery, green onions, peas and diced chicken breast. Its creamy consistency is derived from heavy cream and flour. This recipe for creamy chicken soup yields approximately eight 2-cup servings and makes a hearty meal for chilly winter nights. Serve with a green salad and crusty bread, if desired.


Instructions


1. Melt 1/4-cup unsalted butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Mince two shallots. Dice two carrots and two ribs of celery. Add to the butter and sauté for 5 minutes.


2. Slice six green onions, with the green, and add to the butter and vegetable mixture. Sauté for an additional 1 minute, and stir in 6 tbsp. all-purpose flour. Continue stirring until mixed thoroughly.


3. Add 6 cups chicken broth and cook on medium heat until the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Stir frequently.


4. Add 1 cup frozen peas and 2 1/2-cups diced chicken breast to the creamy chicken soup, and continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes.


5. Stir in 1 cup of heavy cream and season with salt and pepper to taste. Heat the creamy chicken soup for an additional thirty seconds to one minute, and remove from heat. Serve immediately, and garnish with parsley, croutons and shredded parmesan cheese, if desired.







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