RICH CREAM OF CHICKEN SOUP WITH VEGETABLES

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I have made this a couple times now and it's time to make it again! From "The Big Book of Soups & Stews". I have used FF half and half and it turned out well.

Provided by Chicagoland Chef du

Categories     Chicken

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1 carrot, peel and chopped
4 ounces mushrooms, sliced
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups chicken stock, sub. broth
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt (optional)
pepper, to taste
3/4 cup half-and-half, sub. FF half and half, see note
1 1/2 cups chicken breasts, cooked and diced, approx 2-3 1/2 breasts

Steps:

  • In a soup pot over medium heat, melt butter.
  • Add onion, celery, and carrot. Saute' for 2 minutes.
  • Add mushrooms and saute' until vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes longer.
  • Add flour and stir until bubbly.
  • Add stock, thyme, salt and pepper; stir until thickened and smooth, about 5 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low.
  • Add half and half and chicken and simmer, uncovered,until flavors are blended, about 5 minutes.
  • NOTE: FF half and half can be used or combine with the real thing for a lighter alternative.

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