Yellow Broth

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 celery rib, finely chopped
• 1 carrot, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup plain flour (AP)
• 3 3/4 cups chicken stock
• 1/4 cup medium oatmeal
• 4 ounces spinach, chopped
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• salt
• black pepper
• chopped fresh parsley (to garnish)

Directions

1. 1

   Melt the butter in a large stock pot.

2. 2

   Add the onion, celery and carrot and stir to coat with the melted butter.

3. 3

   Cook for about 2 minutes until the onion is beginning to soften.

4. 4

   Stir in the flour and cook gently for 1 minute more, stirring constantly.

5. 5

   Pour in the chicken stock, bring to a boil, and cover.

6. 6

   Reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes until the vegetables are tender.

7. 7

   Stir in the oatmeal and chopped spinach and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

8. 8

   Stir in the cream and season well with salt and pepper.

9. 9

   Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.