From Julie Van Rosendaal
www.dinnerwithjulie.com

Cooking Soup: Cream of Chicken

“This simple cobbler makes great use of a roasted deli chicken, or it’s a delicious way to make-over your leftovers. It can be made with any number of Campbell’s soups - Cream of Chicken, Cream of Chicken and Mushroom, Cream of Onion, Cream of Celery, Cream of Mushroom with Roasted Garlic, or Cream of Celery.”

To see a video demonstration of this recipe click here.
Ingredients
canola or olive oil, for cooking
1 onion, chopped
1 carrot, peeled and chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped (keep the leaves, too!)
2 Tbsp. butter
2 cups sliced mushrooms
2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. chopped fresh thyme, or 1/2 tsp. dried
1 can 98% Fat Free Cream of Chicken Soup (or any other variety you like)
1 rotisserie chicken, meat pulled off and chopped or shredded, or about 4 cups chopped leftover turkey
1/2-1 cup frozen peas

Biscuits:
2 cups flour
1 Tbsp. baking powder
1 Tbsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
3/4 cup milk
1/4 cup canola oil
1 garlic clove, crushed
2 tbsp. melted butter
1 cup grated old cheddar or Gouda, or 1/2 cup grated Parmesan


Instructions
In a large, heavy skillet, heat a drizzle of oil over medium-high heat and saute the onion, carrot and celery for about 5 minutes, until soft. Add the butter and mushrooms and cook until the mushrooms release their liquid, then the vegetables start to turn golden. Sprinkle with flour and thyme and cook for another minute.

Stir in the can of soup along with a can full of water, scraping up the browned bits on the bottom of the pan, and stirring until smooth. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 5 minutes, until thickened. (If it’s too thick, stir in another half or whole can of water.) Stir in the roasted chicken or turkey and peas and pour into a baking dish that will accommodate it.

Preheat the oven to 400°F.

To make the biscuits: In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. Add the milk and canola oil and stir by hand just until you have a soft dough. On a lightly floured surface, pat or roll the dough into a 9” x 14” rectangle. Stir the garlic into the melted butter and spread over the dough, then sprinkle with cheese. Starting from a long side, roll tightly jelly-roll style into a log. Cut into 8-12 biscuits using dental floss or a serrated knife.

Lay the biscuits on top of the chicken mixture, leaving a bit of space between them (they will rise in the oven), and bake for 30-40 minutes, until the the biscuits are puffed and golden brown and filling is bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Serves 8.

Julie's Charity:
Calgary Food Bank
www.calgaryfoodbank.com
A local food charity in Julie’s home town that is dedicated to the gathering and distribution of quality emergency food to those in need. -- Edited by KitchenTableHost at Feb 8, 2010 11:48 AM EST