Cream Of Chicken Pepperpot

OtherChickenAdvanced150 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 1 whole fryer chicken
  • 2 tbsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp whole peppercorns
  • 3 carrots, coarsely chopped
  • 1 onion, coarsely chopped
  • 1 rib celery, coarsely chopped
  • 1 gallon cold water
  • 0.5 cup each finely diced yellow, red, and green bell pepper
  • 1 stick butter
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 pint heavy cream
  • 1 tsp Tabasco sauce, to taste

Instructions

  1. 1

    Add salt, peppercorns, carrots, onion, and celery to a large pot with the water. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer.

  2. 2

    Add whole chicken and cook until tender, about 2 hours, skimming impurities throughout.

  3. 3

    Strain stock; reserve. Remove chicken meat from bones and set aside.

  4. 4

    Sauté diced bell peppers in a little oil; stir in reserved chicken meat. Set aside.

  5. 5

    Melt butter in a skillet and whisk in flour. Cook over low heat until thick and golden, about 30 minutes, to make a roux.

  6. 6

    Bring reserved stock to a boil. Add cream, chicken, and peppers. Whisk in the roux. Add Tabasco, salt, and pepper to taste.

  7. 7

    Simmer until flavors meld and soup is lightly thickened. Serve hot.

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