Cream Of Chicken Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup minced shallot
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup white wine
4 cups chicken broth
4 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon cayenne (more or less to taste)
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups shredded cooked boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons minced parsley

Preparation

In a large soup pot, melt the butter.
Saute shallots until softened, about 5 minutes.
Whisk in flour. Cook a few minutes.
Add wine & whisk until smooth. Cook until bubbly & thick.
Add chicken broth, milk, cayenne, salt, & chicken. Bring to just a simmer for 5 minutes to heat through thoroughly & thicken.
Add cream & bring to a simmer again. Garnish with a sprinkling of parsley & serve.