Chili's Chicken And Mushroom Soup Copycat

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Years ago while in college, i worked at a chili's restaurant. this soup was my absolute favorite! chili's no longer offers this soup; however, with this recipe i can enjoy this incredible soup at home.

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Steps

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Melt margarine in large heavy pot.

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Add vegetables and saut until tender over medium-low heat.

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Slowly sift flour over vegetables and let cook briefly , stirring regularly.

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Do not let flour brown.

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Slowly add chicken broth to vegetable-flour mixture , stirring constantly.

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Add herbs , pepper sauce and parsley and stir well.

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Simmer 10 minutes.

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Stir in half-and-half , lemon juice and chicken.

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Bring to simmer and cook 10 minutes.

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Serve immediately.

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Makes 3 quarts.

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Ingredients

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margarine, yellow onion, carrot, celery, sliced mushrooms, all-purpose flour, chicken broth, dried tarragon, dried thyme, white pepper, black pepper, hot pepper sauce, fresh parsley, half-and-half, lemon juice, cooked chicken