Posted on
11 October 2012
by
ewfood
Cream of Chicken and Onion Soup
Ingredients
6 chicken breasts - boiled, sauteed and cubed
5 cup chicken stock
1/2kg onion - finely chopped
5 tbsp fennel - chopped
5 tbsp leek - chopped
1/2 tsp ginger paste
1/2 tsp garlic paste
1/2 cup double cream
5 tbsp unsalted butter
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Preparation
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First, fry the chopped pieces of cooked chicken breasts with the garlic and ginger paste in a pan of heated butter.
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Once done, keep the chicken aside.
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In a medium pot, heat butter and saute the chopped onions until it turns transparent and soft.
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Then add the finely chopped fennel, leek to the chicken stock along with some salt and pepper.
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Allow the stock to immer on low heat for 25 minutes or until all the ingredients are well cooked.
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Remove from heat and strain through a fine sieve.
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Pour the strained stock back into the pot.
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Now return the pot to low heat and stir in the cream.
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Then add in the sauteed chicken and stir well.
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Cook for another 5 minutes - allowing the ingredients to come together.
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You can add some more salt and pepper if needed.
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Once ladled in a bowl, sprinkle some grated cheese and croutons on top.
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Then serve with some crackers or crusty bread.
Cooks Note