Ingredients:

  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 cup yellow onion, finely diced
  • 1 cup carrots, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
  • 1 cup celery, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken bone broth
  • 1.5 cups whole milk
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp rubbed sage
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.5 tsp cracked black pepper
  • 3 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or cubed
  • 1.5 cups Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1/2 cup frozen sweet corn

Instructions:

  1. Sauté the Base: Heat the olive oil and butter in the Dutch oven over medium heat. Once the butter is foaming, add the onions, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 6–8 minutes until the onions are translucent and the carrots lose their crunch. Note: Adding the garlic, thyme, and sage in the last 60 seconds prevents burning.
  2. Create the Roux: Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables. Stir constantly for 2 minutes until a golden, nutty smelling paste forms. This step is critical to avoid a raw flour taste later.
  3. Whisk the Liquids: Slowly pour in 1 cup of the chicken broth while whisking vigorously until the mixture is completely smooth. Gradually stir in the remaining broth and the whole milk.
  4. Simmer the Potatoes: Add the diced Yukon Gold potatoes. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer (don't let it boil hard!) and cook for 8–10 minutes until the potatoes can be easily pierced with a fork.
  5. Heat the Fillings: Fold in the cooked chicken, frozen peas, and frozen corn. Simmer for an additional 2–3 minutes until the peas are bright green and the chicken is heated through.
  6. Final Seasoning: Taste the broth. Season with salt and pepper. The flavors should be balanced and the broth velvety.
  7. Rest the Soup: Let the pot sit off the heat for 5 minutes. This allows the starches to fully set for a thicker texture.
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