Cream Of Chicken Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup celery, chopped fine
1/4 cup onion, chopped fine
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup light cream
3 cups chicken broth
1 cup cooked chicken, chopped
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (or to taste)

Preparation

Melt butter in large heavy saucepan.
Add onion, celery and garlic and saute until soft.
Add flour mixing well.
Cook for 3-4 minutes.
Add milk, cream and broth mixing well.
Cook and stir until mixture thickens and comes to a boil.
Reduce heat and stir in chicken and remaining seasonings.
Adjust seasonings to taste.
Cook over low heat 2-3 minutes.