Cream of Chicken Pepperpot Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 25 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 3 hours
🕒 Total Time: 3 hours and 25 minutes
🥄 Servings: 6
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 | kosher salt |
| 1 | peppercorn |
| 3 | carrots |
| 1 | onion |
| 1 | celery rib |
| 1 | fryer chicken |
| 1 | yellow bell pepper |
| 1 | red bell pepper |
| 1 | green bell pepper |
| 1/2 | butter |
| 1/2 | flour |
| 1/2 | heavy cream |
| To taste | salt |
| To taste | black pepper |
| To taste | Tabasco sauce |
Instructions:
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Prepare the Chicken Stock:
- In a large pot, combine kosher salt, peppercorns, carrots, onion, and celery.
- Fill the pot with water and bring it to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to a simmer and add the fryer chicken.
- Let it cook for about 2 hours until the chicken meat is tender, skimming any impurities that rise to the surface.
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Strain the Stock:
- Once the chicken is cooked, strain the remaining stock and set it aside.
- Remove the meat from the chicken bones and set it aside as well.
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Prepare the Peppers:
- Dice the yellow, red, and green bell peppers.
- In a skillet, sauté the diced bell peppers until they are tender. Set them aside.
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Prepare the Roux:
- In a separate skillet, melt the butter over low heat.
- Gradually add the flour, stirring constantly to form a thick, golden mixture. This process usually takes about 30 minutes.
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Combine Ingredients:
- To the reserved chicken stock, add the heavy cream, reserved chicken meat, sautéed bell peppers, salt, and black pepper to taste.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then whisk in the flour and butter mixture to thicken the soup.
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Add Flavor:
- Adjust the seasoning according to your taste preferences.
- Add Tabasco sauce to taste for a hint of heat.
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Simmer and Serve:
- Allow the flavors to blend by simmering the soup for a few more minutes.
- Once ready, serve the Cream of Chicken Pepperpot hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 717.3
- Fat Content: 58.6g
- Saturated Fat Content: 31.8g
- Cholesterol Content: 237.1mg
- Sodium Content: 2619.9mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 17.4g
- Fiber Content: 2.3g
- Sugar Content: 3.3g
- Protein Content: 31g
Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of this comforting Cream of Chicken Pepperpot soup, perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or any time you crave a hearty meal. Enjoy the wholesome goodness of tender chicken, vibrant bell peppers, and aromatic spices blended together in every spoonful. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite!
