Post by chief_cook2 on Oct 27, 2002 19:42:27 GMT -6
Makes about 5 cups
1/3 cup CRISCO Shortening
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups chicken broth
1 cup minced cooked chicken
1 cup half-and-half or light cream
Melt Crisco in a heavy saucepan. Add celery and onion and cook until onion is tender. Stir in flour, seasoned salt, and pepper. Add chicken broth gradually while stirring. Bring to boiling; cook and stir for 1 to 2 minutes.
Stir in chicken and half-and-half; heat thoroughly.