Enriching Homemade Cream Of Chicken Soup For A Perfect Weekend Comfort

Had a long weekend and craving something soul-enriching? This weekend, instead of stepping out, why not stay cozy at home and whip up a nourishing soup that will boost your energy and improve your overall health for the days ahead?

Gather all your ingredients, and prepare this enriching recipe that’s sure to revive your spirit and keep you feeling your best.

Homemade cream of chicken soup

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
50 g / 3.5 tbsp unsalted butter
½ cup / 75 g flour
1 garlic clove, minced
½ small brown onion, finely chopped
1 small carrot, diced
1/2 red capsicum/bell pepper , finely chopped
1 small celery stick , diced
2 cups / 500 ml chicken stock/broth, preferably low sodium
3 cups / 750 ml milk , any fat %
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp EACH garlic powder , onion powder, dried thyme, black pepper (“Spices”)
3/4 cup frozen peas
1 cup cooked chicken , diced or shredded

Croutons

2 slices white bread , cut into cubes
Olive oil spray
Salt

Instructions

Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and cook for 2 minutes until partly translucent but not browned.

Add carrots, celery and capsicum, and cook for 1 minute to soften.

Add butter and melt. Then add flour and mix until incorporated, and stir constantly for 1 minute.

Add broth, mix until flour is incorporated, then add milk. Mix to combine, then add salt, Spices, chicken and peas.

Bring to a simmer, mixing occasionally to stop the bottom from sticking. As it heats, it will thicken – about 4 to 5 minutes. Don’t let it bubble.

Once thickened to your taste, adjust salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls and serve garnished with croutons and fresh thyme if desired.

Croutons: Spray croutons generously with oil, sprinkle with salt, then bake for 5 minutes at 180C/350F or until golden and crunchy.

(Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup recipe: recipetineats.com)