Sweaters, Smashing Pumpkins, Soup

Made this rich, creamy soup while being serenaded by Billy Corgan and the rest of my nineties alternative rock playlist. 

Thanks to my mom for the recipe! Made me feel like I was back at home.

Happy weekend, everyone!

Chicken Artichoke Soup with Brie

Serves 6-8 

Recipe from most wonderful mother in the world

1/4 cup butter (I substituted olive oil)
1 cup chopped carrots
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped onion
2 cloves minced garlic
28 oz stock
1/2 tsp white pepper
1/4 tsp salt

1/2 tsp dried rosemary (optional)
2 cups half and half

1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch

1 1/2 tablespoons brown rice flour

1 1/2 cups cooked chicken or turkey, torn
1 cup whipping cream (I omitted this)
1 - 1 1/2 cup quartered artichoke hearts (canned or frozen)
5 oz spinach, fresh or frozen
4 oz brie, rind removed, and cut up

Add oil to a large stock pot over the stove on medium heat. Add carrots, onions, celery, and garlic. Cook until tender. Add the broth, white pepper and salt. Bring to a boil and reduce heat. Simmer for about 15 minutes.

Whisk flour, starch and half and half together until smooth, and stir in to soup. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Stir in chicken, whipping cream, artichoke hearts, spinach and brie. Stir over medium low heat about 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Might attempt to get a better photo tomorrow, because this one doesn't do the soup justice!