Lemony Chicken Soup

(from castro15’s recipe box)

Categories: Soup

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup butter, cubed
  • 3/4 cup flour
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • 1 1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken
  • 1 tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp pepper
  • Dash ground nutmeg
  • Lemon wedges

Directions

  1. In a large heavy saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually whisk in broth, milk and cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes.

  2. Stir in the chicken, lemon juice, and seasonings; heat through over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Top servings with lemon wedges.

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