"Puff pastry croutons are a worthy replacement for pot pie's typical crust. Prepare them first, then start the soup while they're baking in the oven!..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 sheet purchased puff pastry, thawed
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1 egg
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1 Tbsp. water
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Salt, paprika, and grated Parmesan
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1 cup diced onion
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1 cup diced celery
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1 cup quartered button mushrooms
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[1]⁄(2) cup diced carrot
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2 tsp. minced garlic
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4 Tbsp. unsalted butter
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1[1]⁄(2) cups diced red-skinned potatoes
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[1]⁄(4) cup all-purpose flour
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2 Tbsp. dry sherry
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5 cups chicken broth
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2 cups shredded cooked chicken
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2 Tbsp. chopped fresh thyme
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[1]⁄(2) tsp kosher salt
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[1]⁄(4) tsp. black pepper
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Pinch of ground nutmeg
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1 dried bay leaf
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[1]⁄(2) cup frozen corn kernels
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[1]⁄(2) cup frozen peas
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2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
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2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
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Salt and black pepper to taste