"A self-described soup aficionado, FamilyFun assistant editor Joy Howard whipped up this comforting recipe as an alternative to a basic mushroom soup. The cream- and chicken-fortified result, chock-full of potatoes and carrots, was a hit with both her co-workers and her daughter...."
INGREDIENTS
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6 tablespoons butter
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1 medium onion, chopped
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3 tablespoons flour
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2 teaspoons salt
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1 teaspoon pepper
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6 cups chicken broth
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1 1/2 pounds mushrooms, sliced
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3/4 cup sliced celery
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3/4 cup chopped carrots
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2 cups quartered baby red potatoes
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1 cup chopped yellow squash
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1 1/2 cups frozen corn kernels, thawed
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2 teaspoons thyme
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2 cups light cream
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3/4 cup grated Parmesan, plus more for garnish if desired
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2 cups chopped cooked chicken