Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 carrots, peeled and diced
- 4 stalks celery, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 pinch ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 medium white potatoes, peeled and cubbed
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup cream
- 1lb (450g) cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup peas, frozen
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- In a large pot on medium-high heat, warm olive oil.
- Add onion, carrots, celery and garlic and cook for 5-6 minutes until tender. Add thyme, nutmeg, salt and pepper and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
- Reduce heat to a medium, add butter and warm until completely melted. Add flour and whisk into melted butter and vegetable mixture until completely incorporated.
- Add broth, stirring to combine and scraping up any sticky bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Add chopped potatoes and bay leaf, stir, cover and allow to simmer for 20 minutes on low heat or until they can be pierced with a fork.
- Once cooked, add milk and cream, stirring to combine. Add shredded chicken and frozen peas and mix until well incorporated in the soup.
- Continue to cook for an additional 10 minutes until everything has heated through. Season with additional salt, pepper and parsley (optional) to taste.
- This soup can be served immediately, stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 375 calories
- Sugar: 9 grams
- Fat: 19 grams
- Carbohydrates: 29 grams
- Fiber: 5 grams
- Protein: 24 grams