CREAMY CHICKEN-PASTA SOUP

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Sugar snap peas add crunch to this comforting soup. The J. Alexander's Restaurant in Troy , MI uses penne pasta, but macaroni would also work well. rich and creamy, and full of goodies!

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     Chicken

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons butter
4 ounces button mushrooms, sliced
1 cup sliced celery
1 cup shredded carrot (about 2 medium)
1 medium onion, chopped
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
6 cups chicken stock or 6 cups canned low sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 cups half-and-half
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 1/2 lbs chicken tenders, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup penne pasta
1/4 lb sugar snap pea, halved diagonally
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Melt butter in heavy large pot over medium heat.
  • Add mushrooms, celery, carrots and onion.
  • Cook until celery and onion are tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Add flour and cook 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Gradually mix in chicken stock.
  • Bring soup to simmer, stirring frequently.
  • Add half and half and chopped parsley and simmer 5 minutes.
  • Add chicken tenders and simmer until cooked through, about 5 minutes.
  • (Chicken soup can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cool slightly. Cover and refrigerate.) Cook penne pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite.
  • Drain pasta.
  • Bring chicken soup to simmer.
  • Mix in cooked pasta and sugar snap peas and simmer 2 minutes.
  • Mix in lemon juice; season to taste with salt and pepper.

Sandeep Bhatia
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This soup is a must-try! It's so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making it again.


Capalot R3vrse
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This soup is delicious! I love that it's so versatile and I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


Baba Nusren
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This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, creamy, and filling.


Khloe Ramsey
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This soup is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my guests.


munaf molla
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This soup is amazing! I love the creamy texture and the flavorful broth.


manshali Tamang
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This soup is a family favorite. We make it all the time.


Rom Guragai
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I love this soup! It's so creamy and flavorful. I always add extra vegetables to it.


KhAgEnDrA BaN
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This soup is so flavorful and comforting. It's the perfect meal for a cold winter day.


Sheri Simms
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This soup is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's quick and easy to make, and my family loves it.


Anana Juliana
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This soup is delicious and easy to make. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


Amber Roberts
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This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's creamy, flavorful, and filling. I love that I can make it in advance and it reheats well.


All amin Mia
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making this again.


Habibe Dall
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This soup is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand and it always turns out delicious.


Ghost Williams
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great! It was creamy, flavorful, and filling. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Ingram Davis
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This soup was delicious! I loved the creamy texture and the flavorful broth. The chicken and pasta were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Precious Ndebele
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The creamy sauce is so rich and flavorful, and the chicken and pasta are cooked perfectly. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Shubhadra Rai
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This soup was an absolute hit with my family! It was creamy, flavorful, and packed with tender chicken and pasta. The recipe was easy to follow and didn't require any special ingredients, which was a huge plus.