CREAM OF CHICKEN SOUP

By á-46

Serves 4

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons butter
• 1 ⁄4 cup celery, chopped fine
• 1 ⁄4 cup onion, chopped fine
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 ⁄3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 ⁄2 cup milk
• 1 ⁄2 cup light cream
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup cooked chicken, chopped
• 1 ⁄4 teaspoon white pepper
• 1 ⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 ⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1 ⁄8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (or to taste)
• tarragon

Preparation

Step 1

Melt butter in large heavy saucepan.
Add onion, celery and garlic and saute until soft.
Add flour mixing well.
Cook for 3-4 minutes.
Add milk, cream and broth mixing well.
Cook and stir until mixture thickens and comes to a boil.
Reduce heat and stir in chicken and remaining seasonings.
Adjust seasonings to taste.
Cook over low heat 2-3 minutes.