Plum and Chicken Soup

Step 1

In a large sauce pan, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Add 2-3 cloves chopped garlic and fry,stirring, for a few seconds. Add sliced onion,celery and fry for a further 1 minute. Add chopped plums and chicken pieces and continue frying for 1 minute. Add bay leaf and chicken stock and bring mixture to a boil.

Step 2

Reduce heat to low and cook for 3-5 minutes. Remove sauce pan from the heat. Discard bay leaf.

Step 3

In a blender,combine cooked mixture. Blend until smooth and set aside.

Step 4

In a sauce pan<combine butter and all-purpose flour. Stir and fry for a few seconds. Add blended mixture in the pan. Season with salt and black pepper. Add dried rosemary,thyme and oregano. Add cream and cook,stirring,for 1 minute. Remove pan from the heat and set aside.

Step 5

In a small pan.heat remaining olive oil. Add remaining garlic and fry,stirring,until golden brown and crisp. Pour oil-garlic mixture over soup.

Step 6

Serve plum and chicken soup hot.