3cupsrotisserie chickenwithout skin, shredded or cubed
1oniondiced
4celery stalksfinely chopped
1cupcarrotsfinely chopped
5clovesgarlicminced
⅓cupall-purpose flour
2 ½cupssmall gold or Yukon potatoeschopped into ½" pieces
4cupslow sodium chicken broth
2 ½teaspoonchicken bouillon
¼teaspoonblack pepper
½teaspoonsalt
¼cupparsleyfinely chopped
½teaspoondried oregano
½teaspoondried basil
1tablespoonfresh thyme or ½ teaspoon dried thyme
¼teaspoondried sage
1bay leaf
2cupsfat-free half and half or unsweetened almond milk
2tablespooncornstarch
1cupfrozen peasnot thawed
Instructions
Melt 1 tablespoon light butter in a pot over medium-high heat. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery for 3 minutes. Add garlic and sauté 1 minute longer.
Add remaining 2 tablespoon butter and stir in flour. Cook for 2 minutes while stirring.
Gradually add chicken broth while whisking. Add potatoes, bay leaf, bouillon, salt, pepper, and seasonings. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
Stir in the chicken and simmer for 5 minutes.
Whisk cornstarch with half and half and stir into the pot. Simmer for 5-8 minutes until thickened. Add peas and cook until heated through.
Remove the bay leaf. Serve with fresh parsley or thyme and biscuits, if desired.