Sometimes even I can draw a blank and can't think of a thing fix.....yep it's true, I am human. That's the perfect time for me to go straight to my trusty backups of a good soup recipe. No matter what the temperature outside this CHICKEN N' CHEESE CHOWDER warms the belly inside. INGREDIENTS: 4 c Chicken broth 1 1/2 c Diced potatoes 1 c Diced celery 1 c Diced carrots 1/2 c Diced onions 1/4 c Butter or margarine 1/3 c All-purpose flour 3 c Milk 1 tb Soy sauce 8 oz Processed cheese spread, cubed (1 loaf) 2 c Chopped cooked chicken (or use canned if in a hurry)
DIRECTIONS: Combine the broth and the vegetables in a large sauce pan. Cover and cook over medium heat for 15 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. Melt the butter in a Dutch oven over low heat. Add the flour, stirring until smooth. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually stir in the milk and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly. Gradually stir in the vegetable mixture, soy sauce, cheese and chicken. Cook until the cheese melts and the soup is thoroughly heated. Yield: 2 1/2 quarts And another tip! DRESS UP THE SOUP! You can make a soup look sensational in many ways. A successful garnish complements a soup without masking its basic character. There's only one cardinal rule not to break: Complex tasting soups that have lots of flavor call for simple garnishes, and simple soups call for complex garnishes. Try chopped fresh herbs, a slice of lemon or lime, a dollop of sour cream, a grating of Parmesan, a sprig of watercress, chopped scallions, hard-cooked egg, steamed shrimp, or assorted chopped wild mushrooms. Steve Boodram --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Deaf-Blind Inspirational Life Group" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/DBILG?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
