Chicken Velvet Soup
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15 Min
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There are very few things better on a cold day or when you're sick than a warm soup. Try our Chicken Velvet Soup recipe and enjoy the comfort it brings to the table.
Ingredients
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1.5 pounds of shredded smoked or grilled chicken
1/2 cup of unsalted butter
1/2 cup of all-purpose flour
2 quarts of chicken stock
1 cup milk
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon sage
1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Garnishes: Tabasco sauce, roasted chilis, cayenne
Instructions
Chicken Velvet Soup
Step 1
In a Dutch oven on medium-high heat, melt butter until it starts to foam. Slowly add flour, turn down heat to medium if needed. Slowly stir and incorporate flour. Continue until brown and has a nutty fragrance.
Step 2
Slowly add chicken stock, stirring rapidly until all stock has been added, continue cooking until stock thickens. You may need to increase heat back to medium-high heat.
Step 3
Add pepper and salt to taste. Add lemon.