Monday, September 12, 2011
Creamy Chicken and Brie Soup
While most of you are enjoying cooler weather the temperature here on Okinawa remains a balmy average of 86 degrees. Irregardless, I've been wanting fall type foods lately and soup is the quintessentail fall food to me. I had bookmarked this recipe from How Sweet It Is months ago, waiting for the next time I was craving soup. I knew this would be a winner because hubby and I are cheese fanatics and Brie is among our favorites. With sauteed peppers, onion, spinach, chunks of chicken and swirls of melted Brie this soup was comforting, filling, and perfect with crusty bread. If I enjoyed it on a tropical island I know you will enjoy it too!
Creamy Chicken and Brie Soup
From How Sweet It Is
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Makes 4-6 bowls
Ingredients
2 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 sweet onion, chopped
1/2 red pepper, chopped
3 cups raw spinach, coarsely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and diced
2 1/2 cups chicken stock
2 cups milk
1/2 cup half and half
8 ounces brie chopped into small pieces
Directions
Heat a large pot to medium and add olive oil. Add in onions and peppers with a sprinkle of salt and saute until soft about 7 minutes.
Stir in spinach and garlic. Add butter and once it melts whisk in flour to create a roux.
Continue whisking until all ingredients are combined.
Add chicken to the pot along with milk and chicken stock.
Allow soup to come to a simmer then add Brie.
Stir until it melts for about 5 minutes. Stir in half and half. Turn heat up to high and let soup come to a boil, stirring every few minutes. Once soup boils turn it down to a simmer and allow to cook for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve hot!
What a greeta find.On oen hand wouldnt;t want to waste brie in de soup on the other when I see your pics I am temoted to try.It looks sod delicious;)
ReplyDeleteOh wow... I have never seen a recipe that included Brie - looks and sounds absolutely fabulous!
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What a lovely soup, Ashley. I've bookmarked this to make when we return from our holiday. This is my first visit to your blog, so I spent some time browsing through your earlier posts. I'm so glad I did that. I really like the food and recipes you share with your readers and I'll definitely be back. I hope you have a great day. Blessings...Mary
ReplyDeleteI don't think I've ever seen brie in a soup like this. I have got to try this!
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