Basil Chicken Soup Recipe

Name: Basil Chicken Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 garlic clove, crushed; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 6 cups chicken broth (low-sodium); 1 large potato, cut into 1/2 inch cubes; 2 carrots, chopped fine; 1 cup diced cooked chicken; 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil; 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
1 large onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
6 cups chicken broth (low-sodium)
1 large potato, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
2 carrots, chopped fine
1 cup diced cooked chicken
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

1
In a 2 to 3 quart pan, combine butter, onion, and garlic.
2
Stir occasionally over medium heat until onion is limp and slightly tinged with brown, about 10 minutes.
3
Stir in flour to coat onion.
4
Gradually stir in broth, and bring to a boil on high heat.
5
Add potato and carrots; cover and simmer over low heat until potato is tender when pierced, 15 to 20 minutes.
6
Add chicken; cover and simmer just until chicken is hot, 1 to 2 minutes.
7
Stir in basil.
8
Ladle into bowl and offer cheese to add to taste.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine, 1 large onion, chopped, 1 garlic clove, crushed, 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Basil Chicken Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Basil Chicken Soup

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