autumn essentials: rustic chicken soup/stew

How To Make autumn essentials: rustic chicken soup/stew

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  Step 1
  PREP/PREPARE
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  Step 2
  Gather your ingredients.
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  Step 3
  Melt the butter in a saucepan, over medium heat.
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  Step 4
  When the foaming subsides, add the wine, lemon juice and 1/2 cup of chicken stock.
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  Step 5
  Chef’s Note: This is a standard base for many hearty soups and stews. If you don’t want to use the white wine, you can always substitute an equal amount of white grape juice.
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  Step 6
  Bring to a simmer, and allow the liquid to slowly reduce by half, about 10 to 12 minutes.
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  Step 7
  Mix in the cream.
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  Step 8
  Add the remainder of the chicken stock.
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  Step 9
  Chef’s Note: If you are using store-bought chicken stock, or (heaven forbid) broth. Then, when you season the soup watch the salt.
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  Step 10
  Add the flour and water to a small bowl, and whisk together.
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  Step 11
  Add to the pot, and simmer until it begins to thicken, about 3 to 5 minutes.
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  Step 12
  Add the carrots, and continue to simmer for 10 – 12 minutes.
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  Step 13
  Add the onions, celery, , and then bring the pot back up to a simmer.
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  Step 14
  Continue to simmer for 10 to 12 minutes.
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  Step 15
  Add the chicken, and then let it warm up with the soup, about 5 minutes.
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  Step 16
  Chef’s Note: Although I am a big fan of brining chicken breasts, for this recipe, don’t. It isn’t necessary, and it will add unwanted additional salt.
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  Step 17
  Chef’s Tip: If you want to add an additional level of flavor to this dish, then salt & pepper the chicken breasts, and sauté them in a bit of olive oil and sweet butter. When they are cooked, tear them into rustic pieces, and pour the liquid from the sauté pan into the pot, when you add the chicken stock in step 8.
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  Step 18
  VARIATIONS ON A THEME
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  Step 19
  Dumplings: After you add the chicken, drop your dumplings on the top of the soup, cover, and allow to slowly simmer, for 10 to 12 minutes. Here's an excellent dumplings recipe: https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/bread/other-bread/autumn-essentials-herb-cheddar-dumplings.html
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  Step 20
  Pasta: Get you favorite egg noodles and stir into the soup. Follow package directions as to how long the noodles need to cook. If you are using homemade egg noodles (YUM) they will only need about 3 to 5 minutes in the liquid before they are cooked. Here's an excellent egg noodle recipe: https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/main-course/pasta/master-recipe-egg-noodle-dough.html?p=4
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  Step 21
  Chef’s Note: If you don’t want to make your own dumplings, or pasta, no worries. Just pick up your favorite brand at the local grocer. However, if you take the time to make homemade (it really isn’t that difficult), you will be glad that you did.
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  Step 22
  PLATE/PRESENT
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  Step 23
  Serve in nice bowls with a few friends. Enjoy.
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  Step 24
  Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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  Step 25
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