Chicken Velvet Soup
This creamy Chicken Velvet Soup features a rich butter-flour base, smooth dairy blend, and tender chopped chicken, simple and elegant comfort in a bowl.
Equipment
- Medium Pot
- Whisk
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Stirring Spoon
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup light cream
- 1 cup finely chopped cooked chicken
Instructions
- Melt butter in a pot over medium-high heat. Whisk in flour until a smooth paste forms, about 1 minute.
- Whisk in chicken broth, milk, and light cream. Cook and stir until thickened and boiling, about 5 to 10 minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium and stir in cooked chicken. Return soup to a boil and cook until chicken is heated through, about 5 to 10 minutes.
Notes
This elegant soup is ideal as a first course for dinner parties or as a light, cozy lunch. Add a pinch of nutmeg or white pepper for extra flavor depth.