Basil Chicken Soup

Name: Basil Chicken Soup
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 garlic clove, crushed; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 6 cups chicken broth (low-sodium); 1 large potato, cut into 1/2 inch cubes; 2 carrots, chopped fine; 1 cup diced cooked chicken; 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil; 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

10 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
1 large onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
6 cups chicken broth (low-sodium)
1 large potato, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
2 carrots, chopped fine
1 cup diced cooked chicken
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Directions

1

In a 2 to 3 quart pan, combine butter, onion, and garlic.
2

Stir occasionally over medium heat until onion is limp and slightly tinged with brown, about 10 minutes.
3

Stir in flour to coat onion.
4

Gradually stir in broth, and bring to a boil on high heat.
5

Add potato and carrots; cover and simmer over low heat until potato is tender when pierced, 15 to 20 minutes.
6

Add chicken; cover and simmer just until chicken is hot, 1 to 2 minutes.
7

Stir in basil.
8

Ladle into bowl and offer cheese to add to taste.