Lemony Chicken Soup

By bweber

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

Preparation

Step 1

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. Yield: 8 servings (2 quarts).