INGREDIENTS
For the Roux:
2 tbsp
oil
2 tbsp
unsalted butter
4 tbsp
all-purpose flour
1
-cup reduced-salt chicken stock
For the Soup:
2 tbsp
unsalted butter
2 tbsp
oil
4
carrots, peeled and cut into 1/8” slices
2
celery stalks, cut into 1/8” slices
1
medium yellow onion, diced
1
garlic clove, minced
3 cups
reduced-salt chicken broth
3 1/2 cups
milk, cream or half and half (or a mixture of cream and skim milk)
2 tbsp
chicken base granules or chicken cubes
1/2 tsp
freshly cracked black pepper
1 tbsp
dried parsley or 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
3
dried bay leaves
1 1/2 tsp
Herbs de Provence
1/2 tsp
turmeric, optional
1/2 tsp
paprika, optional
1/4 tsp
red pepper flakes, optional
4 cups
cooked chicken, cubed or shredded – rotisserie chicken works well, but do NOT use smoked chicken.
1/4 cup
dry or semi-dry white wine; a good drinking wine
Garnish: Shredded Gruyere cheese
Chopped fresh parsley
So yummy!!!