LEMONY CHICKEN SOUP

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While living in California, I enjoyed a delicious chicken-lemon soup at a local restaurant. When I returned to Texas, I experimented with many versions before landing on this one. -Brenda Tollett, San Antonio, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/3 cup butter, cubed
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
6 cups chicken broth
1 cup whole milk
1 cup half-and-half cream
1-1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Dash ground nutmeg
Lemon wedges

Steps:

In a large heavy saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually whisk in broth, milk and cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. , Stir in chicken, lemon juice and seasonings; heat through over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 994mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 12g protein.

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