HappyCook80's Recipe

Chicken Soup with Apples and Vegetables

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Chicken Soup with Apples and Vegetables

1 quart chicken stock or broth
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 leek, white portion only, cleaned and thinly sliced
1 small carrot, peeled and finely diced
1 parsnip, peeled and finely diced
3 tablespoons flour
2 medium Granny Smith or other tart apples, peeled, quartered, cut in 1/2" vertical slices
1 1/2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced
salt and white pepper to taste

Heat broth to a simmer. Melt butter in a saucepan and slowly saute leek, carrot and parsnip for about 7 minutes or until they begin to soften but do not take on color. Stir in flour and cook for 5 minutes, stirring until well blended. Turn into hot broth, stirring vigorously. Simmer gently for about 10 minutes or until soup is smooth and slightly thick.

Add apple slices and chicken, and simmer about 10 minutes or until apples and vegetables are tender but still slightly firm. Adjust seasonings with salt and pepper.
Serves 4 to 6.