Creamy Chicken Soup - Simply Sated
"Creamy Chicken Soup. Tender chicken, aromatic vegetables and herbs, cream, a splash of wine & topped with a touch of nutty Gruyere. Ultimate comfort soup...."
INGREDIENTS
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For the Roux:
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2 tablespoons oil
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1- cup reduced-salt chicken stock
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For the Soup:
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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2 tablespoons oil
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4-6 carrots (peeled and cut into 1/8” slices)
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2 celery stalks (cut into 1/8” slices)
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1 medium yellow onion (diced)
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1 garlic clove (minced)
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3 cups reduced-salt chicken broth
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¼ cup dry or semi-dry white wine; a good drinking wine
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3½ cups milk (cream or half and half (or a mixture of cream and skim milk))
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2 tablespoons chicken base granules or chicken cubes
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½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
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1 tablespoon dried parsley or 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
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3 dried bay leaves
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1½ teaspoon Herbs de Provence
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1/2 teaspoon turmeric (optional)
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½ teaspoon paprika (optional)
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¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
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4-5 cups cooked chicken (cubed or shredded – rotisserie chicken works well, but do NOT use smoked chicken.)
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Garnish: Shredded Gruyere cheese
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Chopped fresh parsley
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