Chicken Pot Pie Soup

 INGREDIENTS:


6 Tbsp butter

1 medium onion, diced 

3 carrots, sliced

2 celery sticks, chopped

1 Tbs minced garlic

1/3 cup flour

8 cups chicken broth

2 tsp salt (can use less, to taste)

1/2 tsp black pepper

1 pound yukon gold potatoes, peeled, then sliced 1/4 thick, and then cut in half

5 cups cooked, shredded chicken

1 cup frozen peas

1 cup frozen corn

1 cup whole milk (can use half and half)

1 Tbs dried parsley

DIRECTIONS:


Melt butter in soup pot, saute carrots, celery, parsley, and onions 5-7 minutes.  Add 1/3 cup flour, stir for 30 seconds.  Add chicken broth, potatoes, salt, pepper.  Bring to a boil, turn to "simmer".  Cover and simmer for 12 - 15 minutes, until potatoes are cooked.  

Add chicken, peas, corn, and milk.  Warm a little more if necessary.  Serve with biscuits or rolls.