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Instructions
1
First cut your chicken into bite size pieces, add to a bowl and season chicken pieces with salt and pepper, to taste.
2
In large pot or dutch oven, add oil and once hot add chicken pieces, and cook until golden (about 2-3 min), then transfer the chicken onto a plate.
3
To the same pan, add butter and melt over medium heat. Once melted, add minced garlic, and sauté until fragrant.
4
Then add onions, carrots, and celery, cook for 2-3 minutes.
5
Add mushrooms and cook for additional 2 minutes, stir occasionally. Next, add dried thyme, rosemary, oregano, chili flakes, black pepper, and salt.
6
Then add all-purpose flour and sauté until the flour is lightly browned for about 1 minute.
7
Once browned, add chicken stock, bay leaf, and cooked chicken pieces; let it cook for 5-6 minutes, stir frequently.
8
Lastly, stir in half and half and cook for another 1-2 minutes and remove form heat. Season with extra salt and pepper to taste.
9
Serve immediately, garnished with chopped parsley.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Sear Chicken First for Depth 🍗Before adding to the soup, sear boneless chicken breasts in butter until golden on both sides to develop a flavorful crust that enhances the overall broth depth.
- Sauté Mushrooms Separately 🍄Cook mushrooms in a separate pan until they release their moisture and turn golden, then add to soup to concentrate their umami flavor rather than stewing them directly in the broth.
- Create a Proper Roux Base 🥄Toast your flour in butter for 2-3 minutes before adding stock to eliminate raw flour taste and create a silky, lump-free creamy consistency throughout the soup.
- Bloom Dried Herbs in Fat 🌿Add oregano, thyme, and rosemary to the hot butter or oil before adding vegetables to release their essential oils and intensify their aromatic flavors in the finished soup.
- Temper Half and Half Properly 🥛Slowly add warmed half and half to the hot soup while whisking constantly to prevent curdling and ensure a smooth, luxurious creamy texture throughout.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Low Carb
High Protein
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Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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