RAVE REVIEW CHICKEN SOUP

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Nice and warm on a cold winter's day, this hearty chicken soup gets rave reviews from my family and friends. It goes nicely with fresh-baked biscuits. -Caroline Simpson, Fredericton, New Brunswick

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 5h

Yield 8 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, divided
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch chunks
1 large onion, chopped
2 large carrots, peeled and chopped
3 celery ribs, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 green onion, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 carton (32 ounces) chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup cornstarch
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Brown chicken; transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Add remaining butter to skillet; saute onion, carrots and celery until slightly softened. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Transfer onion mixture to slow cooker; add next 8 ingredients. Cook, covered, on low 4 hours or until carrots are tender. , In a small bowl, mix cream and cornstarch until smooth; gradually stir into soup. Cook, covered, on high 15-20 minutes or until soup is thickened. If desired, sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 941mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 19g protein.