INGREDIENTS
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1 tbsp olive oil
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50 g / 3.5 tbsp unsalted butter
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1/2 cup / 75 g flour
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1 garlic clove (, minced)
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1/2 small brown onion (, finely chopped)
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1 small carrot (, diced)
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1/2 red capsicum/bell pepper (, finely chopped)
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1 small celery stick (, diced)
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2 cups / 500 ml chicken stock / broth (, preferably low sodium)
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3 cups / 750 ml milk (, any fat %)
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1/2 tsp salt
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1/4 tsp EACH garlic powder (, onion powder, dried thyme, black pepper (“Spices”))
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3/4 cup frozen peas
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1 cup cooked chicken (, diced or shredded)
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Croutons:
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2 slices white bread (, cut into cubes)
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Olive oil spray
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Salt