Ⓛ CREAMY CHICKEN SOUP

TESTED & PERFECTED CREAMY CHICKEN SOUP Recipe. Step-by-Step. is perfect for busy families. Comes together quickly with a few staple ingredients!

INGREDIENTS

1 tablespoon margarine 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 3/4 inch cubes 1 quart chicken stock, I recommend Basic Chicken Stock 2 medium carrots, peeled and thinly sliced 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped 1?2 cup long-grain white rice 2 tablespoons parsley, minced 1?4 teaspoon salt 1?8 teaspoon black pepper 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 cup half-and-half cream 1 pinch ground nutmeg

DIRECTIONS

In a 5-6 quart Dutch oven over moderate heat, melt the butter in oil. Add the chicken and lightly brown, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Add the stock, carrots, celery, onion, rice, parsley, salt, and pepper. Cover, bring to a simmer over low heat, then cook until the rice is tender, about 20 minutes. Blend cornstarch into the half n half with a whisk. Add nutmeg, and whisk again. Stir slowly into the simmering soup. cook, stirring, until the soup returns to a simmer and thickens, about a minute more.

by: breezermom