CREAMY CHICKEN AND ONION SOUP

A creamy soup made of chicken and onion. Preparation Time : 1 minutes Cooking Time : 15 minutes

Ingredients

Butter 2 tablespoons Onion , chopped 1 Boneless chicken 150 grams Salt to taste Tomatoes, chopped 2 Red chilli powder 1/4 teaspoon White pepper powder to taste Chicken stock 1 litre Soda bicarbonate a pinch Cream 4 tablespoons Fresh basil leaves 4-5 Croutons, toasted 20-24

Method

Heat butter in a pot. Add chopped onion and saute for a little while. Cut chicken into small pieces, add to the pot and continue to saute. Add salt and mix. Add chopped tomatoes and continue to saute. Add red chili powder, white pepper powder and mix. Add ¾ cup water or chicken stock and a pinch of soda bi carbonate. Let it cook. Once it is cooked keep it aside to cool. Strain. Blend in a mixer to a smooth puree. Pour the puree into a pan. Add chicken stock (or water) to adjust the consistency you require and mix well. Bring it to a boil. Adjust seasoning and take off the heat. Add fresh cream and stir. Pour into individual bowls. Add croutons. Garnish with basil leaves and serve immediately.

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