Yield:
1 gallon; approx. 16

Ingredients

2 tbsp. Vegetable Oil
1 C Onion, Diced
1/2 C Celery, Diced
1/2 C Carrots, Diced
1/4 C All Purpose Flour
3 qt. Chicken Stock, Hot
1 qt. Rich's Logo Culinary Solutions Plant Based Cooking Creme, 4 8-lb Cartons (#06990)
1 lb Cooked Chicken, Diced
Salt And Ground White Pepper To Taste

Directions

1
 In an appropriate sized pan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat.
2
 Add carrots, onions and celery, saute until tender, but not browned.
3
 Sprinkle flour over vegetables, and stir to mix well.
4
 Cook 1-2 minutes over low heat, stirring constantly so as not to brown.
5
 Remove from heat and add hot chicken stock to vegetable and flour mixture.
6
 Let set for a few minutes so that the flour begins to absorb the stock, then whisk until smooth.
7
 Return to low heat and bring to a simmer for 10-15 minutes to cook out any starchy flavor from the flour.
8
 Add the Plant Based Cooking Creme Naturally Flavored and chicken, then season to taste with salt and white ground pepper, then bring the soup back to a simmer.