A wonderfully rich and flavorful soup that combines the richness of cream with chicken meat, potatoes, onions, chives and spices.
INGREDIENTS (for 1 servings):
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 bunch chopped fresh chives
- 2 quarts heavy cream
- 2 cups water
- 1 quart milk
- 3 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 4 potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into cubes
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
PREPARATION:
Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in the flour until absorbed thoroughly by the butter. Add the onion and chives and saute for 5 minutes. Pour in the cream, water, milk, cumin, salt, ground black pepper, garlic powder, thyme, potatoes and chicken. Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 1 hour. Remove from heat, let cool slightly, pour into individual bowls and garnish each with parsley.