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Creamy Shell Soup

SUBMITTED BY: CORWYNN DARKHOLME

"This is a very savory and tasty soup and is best served with garlic toast."

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 cups medium seashell pasta
  • 4 cups water
  • 24 ounces boneless, skinless chicken meat
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped celery
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 2 potatoes, diced
  • 4 green onions, chopped
  • 3 cubes chicken bouillon
  • 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • 4 cups milk
  • 1/4 cup margarine
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

DIRECTIONS

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain, and set aside.
  2. Simmer water, chicken, diced onions, celery, minced parsley, bay leaf, salt and pepper in Dutch oven until chicken is tender. Remove bay leaf; discard. Remove chicken; cool.
  3. Add potatoes, green onions, bouillon cubes, seasoned salt and poultry seasoning to broth. Simmer 15 minutes. Add milk, cooked pasta, and chicken; return to simmer.
  4. Melt butter or margarine over medium heat. Add flour, stirring constantly, until mixture begins to brown. Add to soup; blend well. Let soup stand 20 minutes to blend flavors. Season to taste. Garnish with nutmeg and chopped parsley.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2003 by MSCHLOCK
This is good stuff. A lot like a clam chowder but without clams, which is great, because... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2002 by ELIZABETH BROOKS
I experimented with this recipe and it truned out really well. This is the first time that I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2007 by NITA G
this recipe was easily prepared and delicious. I did not use the chicken stock from cooking... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2006 by RedRobynNAU
I thought this was alright...but nothing to write home about. I pretty much followed the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 1, 2007 by CHRISTINA241
This soup had good flavor, but only 3 stars because I expected it to be creamy, and after the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2006 by HJN Chef
I really liked this recipe but had to add more boullion because it just did not have enough... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 30, 2006 by Caroline C
I omitted the parsley as I don't like it, used Lawry's seasoning salt instead of poultry... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2004 by LALIPOP
This one one is really good! Perfect for cold night. It's quick to make as well. The whole... MORE


 
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CORWYNN DARKHOLME
Cooking Level: Intermediate
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Creamy Shell Soup