Ingredients

  • 1 (3 to 4 lb.) chicken
  • 12 c. water
  • 2 Tbsp. chicken base
  • 1/2 c. plus 2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
  • 3 stalks celery, diced
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 large carrot, diced
  • 1 tsp. minced garlic
  • 1/2 c. plus 2 Tbsp. flour
  • 1 1/4 c. heavy cream
  • 1 Tbsp. white wine
  • 1 tsp. ground white pepper
  • 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 1/2 c. frozen peas, thawed
  • salt to taste

Method

  • Bring to boil the chicken in the water and chicken base. Simmer until cooked.
  • Remove chicken; reserve the stock.
  • Discard skin and bones and set aside the chicken meat, sliced into bite-size pieces.