Hearty Cream of Chicken Soup Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time10 Hr 50 Min
Ready In11 Hr 0 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexAverageCuisine
DishMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Chicken - 2 1/2 pounds, cut-up
 Onion1
 Carrot - 1, scraped and cut into 1-inch pieces
 Parsnip - 1, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
 Garlic2 Clove (5gm)
 Black peppercorns6 To taste
 Parsley sprigs1 Teaspoon, dried
 Bay leaf1
 Thyme1/2 Teaspoon
 Raw rice1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Salt2 Teaspoon
 Water8 Cup (16 tbs)
 All-purpose flour - 3 tablespoons

Directions

MAKING
1) In a slow cooker, place all the ingredients except for the flour.
2) Cover the cooker and cook on LOW for 10 to 12 hours.
3) Before it is time to serve, take out the chicken parts from the soup. Let the chicken cool.
4) Skin and bone the meat and cut it into small cubes. Set the meat aside.
5) From the soup, skim about 2 tablespoons of chicken fat.
6) Over moderate-high heat, place a medium skillet and add the fat to it.
7) Add the flour, stir well and then beat in 1 or 2 cups of the chicken bouillon all at once. Keep the sauce smooth by working quickly.
8) Let the sauce simmer for 5 to 6 minutes and then return it to the slow cooker.
9) Add the cubed chicken to the soup, increase the heat to HIGH and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes prior to serving.

SERVING
10) Ladle the hot soup into individual soup bowls and serve while still piping hot. Makes a delectable appetizer.
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