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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.