Ingredients

  • 2 cups medium seashell pasta
  • 4 cups water
  • 24 ounces boneless, skinless chicken meat
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped celery
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 2 potatoes, diced
  • 4 green onions, chopped
  • 3 cubes chicken bouillon
  • 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • 4 cups milk
  • 1/4 cup margarine
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Method

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain, and set aside.
  • Simmer water, chicken, diced onions, celery, minced parsley, bay leaf, salt and pepper in Dutch oven until chicken is tender. Remove bay leaf; discard. Remove chicken; cool.
  • Add potatoes, green onions, bouillon cubes, seasoned salt and poultry seasoning to broth. Simmer 15 minutes. Add milk, cooked pasta, and chicken; return to simmer.
  • Melt butter or margarine over medium heat. Add flour, stirring constantly, until mixture begins to brown. Add to soup; blend well. Let soup stand 20 minutes to blend flavors. Season to taste. Garnish with nutmeg and chopped parsley.