Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Favorite One Pot Meals - Garlic Chicken Artichoke Soup

I worked at a cafe summers in high school and college and we made this garlic chicken artichoke soup. It is kind of a long process to make but absolutely delish and very hearty...well worth the effort!

5 chicken breasts
fresh rosemary
chopped garlic
olive oil
1 chopped red bell pepper
1 chopped yellow bell pepper
1 chopped onion
4 stalks of celery chopped
4 carrots, peeled and chopped
2 cans of artichoke hearts, chopped
6 C chicken stock
3/4c butter
1/2 – 3/4 c flour
2 C milk or cream or combo of both

Season Chicken w/rosemary & garlic (sprinkle both on top of chicken) & bake in 400 degree oven until just cooked, 20-30 minutes. Remove from oven & cool, then chop.Heat oil in a heavy stockpot. Add the vegetables and cook until tender. Add stock and let simmer.Make a roux using butter and flour. Add enough flour so that the mixture comes together but still is somewhat liquid. Cook until a light brown color. Add the milk or cream and stir until thickened.Pour the roux through a sieve into the vegetable mixture. Let cook until thickened. Add the chicken and artichokes. We also sometimes add Herbes de Provence as a seasoning. Salt and Pepper to taste. Cook until all ingredients are warmed through. 8-10 servings.

3 comments:

camby said...

mmmm, i want this for dinner tonight. can you make that happen?

sara said...

not sure but i'll try...bippity boppety boo! did it work?;)

MsAmanda said...

mmm, this was really tasty Sara!