Creme De Volaille (French Cream Of Chicken Soup) Recipe

Name: Creme De Volaille (French Cream Of Chicken Soup)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups water; 1 tablespoon coarse salt; 1 leek, roughly chopped; 1 carrot, coarsely chopped; 1 onion, coarsely chopped; 1 stalk celery, coarsely chopped; 1 lb chicken wings; 1 teaspoon dried tarragon; 1 bouquet garni (parsley, thyme, bay leaf); 6 black peppercorns; 1 clove; 2 tablespoons butter; 4 tablespoons flour; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 chicken breast; 2 egg yolks; 1/2 teaspoon tarragon, dried, for garnish

Servings: persons

6 cups water
1 tablespoon coarse salt
1 leek, roughly chopped
1 carrot, coarsely chopped
1 onion, coarsely chopped
1 stalk celery, coarsely chopped
1 lb chicken wings
1 teaspoon dried tarragon
1 bouquet garni (parsley, thyme, bay leaf)
6 black peppercorns
1 clove
2 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons flour
1 cup heavy cream
1 chicken breast
2 egg yolks
1/2 teaspoon tarragon, dried, for garnish

1
In a large pot, bring water, leek, carrot, onion, celery, chicken wings, tarragon, bouquet garni, peppercorns, cloves and bring to a boil.
2
Cover and simmer for 35 minutes.
3
Strain the broth through a fine strainer (chinois). Measure 4 cups of liquid and reserve the rest (It used to cook the chicken breast).
4
In a saucepan, melt butter and add flour and cook gently, stirring, for one minute.
5
Pour in the broth slowly, stirring well until thickened.
6
Stir in 3/4 cup of the cream (keep 1/4 aside) and bring to a boil.
7
Adjust seasoning.
8
Poach the chicken breast 8 minutes in the reserved broth.
9
Drain, then cut into small cubes.
10
Mix the egg yolks with the remaining cream and stir into soup stirring with a whisk. Do not boil.
11
Add the diced chicken, sprinkle with dried tarragon and serve immediately.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 cups water, 1 tablespoon coarse salt, 1 leek, roughly chopped, 1 carrot, coarsely chopped, and more.

Yes, Creme De Volaille (French Cream Of 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.

Creme De Volaille (French Cream Of Chicken Soup)

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