Creamy Chicken Mushroom Soup

• mushroom↗1⁄2 lb

  chopped

• onion↗1⁄4 cup

  chopped

• celery↗1⁄4 cup

  chopped

• carrot↗1⁄4 cup

  chopped

• butter↗1⁄4 cup
• all-purpose flour↗1⁄2 cup
• chicken broth↗5 1⁄2 cups
• pepper↗1 teaspoon
• white pepper1⁄2 teaspoon
• dried thyme↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• dried tarragon1 pinch
• hot pepper sauce↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• half-and-half↗3 cups
• cubed cooked chicken2 1⁄2 cups
• minced parsley1 tablespoon
• teaspoons lemon juice↗1 1⁄2
• teaspoon salt↗1⁄2

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, saute mushrooms, onion, celery, and carrot in butter until tender.

2. 2

   Stir in flour until blended. Add broth and seasonings, mix well.

3. 3

   Bring to a boil, reduce heat; simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.

4. 4

   Stir in cream, chicken, parsley, lemon juice and salt. Heat 5 more minutes on low heat.