Cream of Chicken Soup

4 tbsp butter or margarine                                         1/2 cup shredded cooked chicken
4 tbsp flour                                                                Salt and pepper
3 cups chicken broth                                                  Chopped Chives
1 cup milk or light cream

Melt butter in top of double boiler over direct heat, then stir in flour. Add chicken broth and milk, and cook over boiling water while stirring until smooth and thickened. Add chicken and stir until blended. Add salt and pepper to tast. Serve in soup bowls topped with a garnish of chopped chives. Serves 5 or 6.

(Good Housekeeping Cookbook)

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