ኣሰራርሓ መረቅ ደርሆ ብክሬም//creamy chicken soup//

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: turkey breast

💰Cheaper: canned chicken

Canned chicken is more affordable and convenient.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and can be cheaper depending on the brand.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Cornstarch is a gluten-free thickening agent.

Sauté onion, carrots, and celery in butter over medium heat until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Stir in flour and cook for 2 minutes to create a roux.

Gradually add chicken broth while stirring to avoid lumps.

Add chicken breast, thyme, bay leaf, and potatoes; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.

Remove chicken, shred it, and return to the pot.

Stir in heavy cream and heat through for 5 minutes.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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