Creamy Chicken Soup For Lunchbox

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Add onion and garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Add carrots, celery and pepper, cook for 1 minute to soften.
2. Add butter and melt. Then add flour and mix until incorporated, and stir constantly for 1 minute.
3. Add broth, mix until flour is incorporated, then add milk. Mix to combine, then add salt, Spices, chicken and peas. Bring to simmer, mixing occasionally to stop bottom of sticking. As it heats, it will thicken – about 4 to 5 minutes. Don’t let it bubble.
4. Once thickened to your taste, adjust salt and pepper. Serve garnished with croûtons and fresh thyme if desired.
5. Croutons: Spray croutons generously with oil, sprinkle with salt, then bake for 5 minutes at 180 C or until golden and crunchy.

• Servings : 5
• Ready in : 20 Minutes
• Course : Main courses
• Recipe Type : Soups
• Ingredient : Butter, Carrots, Flour, Garlic, Onion, Pepper, Red peppers, Salt, Sunflower oil