Soup Of The Day Recipe
Make Soup Of The Day Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Soup Base
Vegetables & Protein (customizable)
Herbs, Seasoning & Finish
Method
Soup Base
- 1
Sweat the aromatics
In a large heavy-bottomed pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrot and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent and vegetables are softened, about 6–8 minutes.
- 2
Add garlic and flour
Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir continuously for 1–2 minutes to cook the raw flour taste and form a light roux.
- 3
Deglaze and add stock
Slowly whisk in 1 cup of the stock to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits. Then whisk in the remaining stock until smooth. Increase heat to bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- 4
Add dairy
Stir in the milk or cream. Keep the soup at a gentle simmer (not a rolling boil) to prevent dairy from curdling.
Vegetables & Protein (customizable)
- 5
- 6
Add quick-cooking items and protein
Stir in the frozen peas and the cooked shredded chicken or drained canned white beans. Heat gently until warmed through, about 3–5 minutes. If using beans, stir gently to avoid breaking them apart too much.
