2teaspoonsBetter Than Bouillon Roasted Chicken Base(or a chicken bouillon cube)
3cupschicken stock
2cupshalf and half
2cupsrotisserie chicken, chopped
baked puff pastry (optional)
Instructions
Add the onion, carrots, and potatoes to a medium-sized saucepan. Add enough chicken stock to cover the vegetables (about 1 1/2 - 2 cups) and cover with a lid. Bring to a boil and cook for about 10 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. Add the corn and peas for the last minute of cooking to thaw them. Drain when cooked.
Melt the butter in a Dutch oven. Whisk in the flour, salt, and black pepper. Cook until the mixture is bubbly and the flour lightly browns. Stir in the Better than Bouillon Roasted Chicken Base.
Add the chicken stock and half-and-half and cook until the sauce thickens and is smooth. Use a whisk to break up any lumps. The soup should be thick. If not, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water and stir it into the hot soup, cooking until thick. Then add the cooked vegetables and chicken; stir to mix. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Top bowls of soup with a slice of baked puff pastry.
Half-and-half is a mixture of equal parts whole milk and cream. You can buy it ready-made or make your own.
Gluten-Free Soup
Make this soup gluten-free by substituting gluten-free flour, such as Measure for Measure, in place of regular all-purpose flour. Also, use gluten-free chicken stock and a gluten-free bouillon such asKnorr Concentrated Chicken Bouillon.