Cream of Chicken Soup with Lemongrass

Cream of Chicken Soup with Lemongrass

Ingredients

• 30 mL (2 tbsp) Butter
• L1 chopped Shallots
• 2 cloves chopped Garlic
• 30 mL (2 tbsp) finely chopped Lemon Grass
• 30 mL (2 tbsp) chopped Ginger
• 30 mL (2 tbsp) Flour
• 750 mL (3 cups) Chicken Broth
• 250 mL (1 cup) 18% or 33% Cream
• 500 mL (2 cups) diced cooked Chicken
• 60 mL (¼ cup) chopped fresh Cilantro
• Salt
• To taste, freshly ground Pepper

Cooking Instruction

1. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat.
2. Cook shallot and garlic for about 2 minutes. Add lemongrass and ginger root.
3. Dust with flour and continue cooking for 2 minutes.
4. Add chicken broth and cream stir well. Add chicken. Simmer for 5 minutes.
5. Salt and pepper, to taste. Top with fresh coriander (cilantro) and serve.