MUSHROOM CHICKEN SOUP

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Joan Anderson of West Covina, California, shares this creamy soup featuring leftover cooked chicken. "Tarragon really brightens the flavor," she says. "I serve it as a main dish with crusty bread. It's fabulous!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup sliced carrot
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 cups chicken broth
1-1/2 cups diced cooked chicken
1 can (8 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1 cup evaporated milk

Steps:

In a large saucepan, saute onion and carrot in oil until tender. Stir in the flour, tarragon and pepper until blended. Gradually add broth. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. , Reduce heat; stir in chicken, mushrooms and milk. Cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until heated through (do not boil).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 760mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges