Sabtu, 02 April 2011

Cream of chicken soup


Ingredients (serves 4)

  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 3 (900g) chicken marylands, skin removed
  • 1 large brown onion, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1 medium leek, trimmed, halved, washed, chopped
  • 50g butter
  • 1/3 cup plain flour
  • 1/2 cup pure cream
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
  • Method

    1. Place 3 1/2 cups cold water, stock, chicken, onion, celery and leek in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, covered, for 1 hour. Transfer chicken to a bowl. Cool slightly. Remove and discard bones. Shred meat. Set aside. Strain stock mixture into a large heatproof jug. Discard solids.
    2. Melt butter in pan over medium-high heat. Add flour. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute or until bubbling. Gradually stir in stock mixture and cream. Cover and bring to the boil. Reduce heat to medium. Add chicken. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes or until soup thickens slightly. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve.

    Notes

    • Make a batch of soup and freeze for work lunches.
    • Store in airtight containers. Microwave for 2 to 3 minutes or until heated through.
    • Freeze soup for up to 3 months. Defrost in the fridge overnight before reheating, adding stock if required.
    • Variations:

    • Herb chicken soup: Stir in 2 teaspoons fresh lemon thyme and 2 tablespoons fresh chopped chives with parsley.
    • Chicken and corn soup: Stir in 310g can corn kernels, drained, with chicken in step 2.

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