This recipe is inspired by an old Julia Child recipe.
COUNTRY FRENCH CHICKEN GARLIC SOUP
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon avocado oil
1 SMALL onion, chopped (1 cup)
10-12 cloves garlic, chopped
4 cups homemade chicken broth
1 LARGE potato, diced (1 cup)
1 1/2 cups diced rotisserie chicken pieces
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon FRESH chopped thyme
FRESH ground sea salt and black pepper
1/4 cup chopped FRESH parsley, for garnish
Grated Gruyere, for garnish
Crusty bread or Butter Swim Biscuits
- Melt butter and oil together in large pot over medium heat.
- Add onions and garlic, sautéing until soft.
- Add chicken broth and diced potatoes. Bring to a SLOW boil.
- Reduce heat and let it simmer for 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth.
- Stir in heavy cream, thyme, chicken pieces, FRESH ground salt and pepper. Heat through.
- Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley before serving and serve with crusty bread.
- For extra richness, top with grated cheese and crusty bread.
