Cozy Chicken Soup (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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8 ounces cremini mushrooms
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1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes
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4 tablespoons salted butter
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3 tablespoons olive oil, split usage
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1 large onion, diced into small bits
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2 large carrots, peeled and chopped into coins or small pieces
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3 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
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A generous ½ cup of plain flour
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2 quarts chicken broth, low-sodium
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1 teaspoon of fine sea salt
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½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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A teaspoon of thyme (dried)
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1 can (15.25 ounces) of drained sweet corn
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1 cup peas (frozen works great)
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3 cups shredded chicken that’s already been cooked
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1 cup heavy whipping cream
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Salt and pepper for taste-testing and adjusting
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Chopped parsley for topping (optional)
# Instructions:
01 -
Wash the mushrooms and dice them into halves, quarters, or smaller chunks for larger ones. Peel and cut the potatoes into bits, placing them in a bowl of cold water to stay fresh while you work on the rest.
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Take out a heavy-duty pot or Dutch oven, and warm it up over medium-high heat with a tablespoon of olive oil. Toss the mushrooms in with a pinch of salt, stirring occasionally until they shrink in size and become golden. Set them aside once done.
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Using the same pot, lower the heat to medium and melt the butter with the last 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Drop in the onion and carrot pieces. Stir them now and then until the onions look tender and clear, which usually takes around 5 minutes.
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Toss the garlic into the pot and stir it for a quick minute. Sprinkle the flour over the veggies, mixing to coat everything. Let it cook for 1-2 minutes while stirring nonstop. Slowly pour in the chicken broth as you stir.
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Drain the soaked potatoes and drop them into the pot, followed by the thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring it all to a gentle boil, then lower the heat to let it simmer. Stir every so often for about 15 minutes until the potatoes are soft.
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Pour in the cream, then carefully add your cooked mushrooms, corn, frozen peas, and shredded chicken. Let it cook for another 5-10 minutes, stirring sometimes, until everything's warmed through. Adjust the seasoning if needed.
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Dish everything up while hot and sprinkle some freshly minced parsley on top if you’d like. Great with biscuits on the side!