Lemony Chicken Soup
- Ready In:
- 35mins
- Ingredients:
- 11
- Yields:
-
2 quarts
- Serves:
- 6-8
ingredients
- 1⁄3 cup butter, cubed
- 3⁄4 cup all-purpose flour
- 6 cups chicken broth, divided
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup half-and-half cream
- 1 1⁄2 cups cubed cooked chicken
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper
- 1 dash ground nutmeg
- 8 lemon slices
directions
- In a soup kettle or large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add 2 cups broth, milk and cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
- Stir in the chicken, lemon juice, salt, pepper, nutmeg and remaining broth. Cook over medium heat until heated through, stirring occasionally.
- Garnish each serving with a lemon slice.
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I live with my wonderful husband and baby boy in Maryland. I am a licensed practical nurse, but I am currently staying home with my son. I enjoy cooking, hiking, and spending time with family and friends :)
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