Brie Cheese, Green Chile, Chicken Soup

• 1 pint half-and-half cream
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 34 cup onion, chopped
• 12 cup celery, chopped
• 16 ounces chicken broth
• 23 lb brie cheese (discard the flora and chop into small pieces)
• 1 cup roasted green chilies, chopped (Preferably freshly roasted)
• 2 medium grilled shredded chicken breasts (can use 12.5 oz can of boneless shredded chicken breast)
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• cilantro (to garnish)
• salt and pepper

1. Saute Onions and Celery in Butter until soft.
2. Thoroughly whisk flour into sauteed vegetables.
3. Add Chicken broth.
4. Slowly whisk in half & half.
5. Slowly add in brie cheese allowing it to melt as its added.
6. Add roasted green chiles and chicken.
7. Add chili powder to taste (note: the soup typically gets spicier as it rests).
8. salt and pepper to taste.
9. Serve in bread bowl or regular bowl with tortilla strips and cilantro on top.

cream, butter, flour, onion, celery, chicken broth, brie cheese, green chilies, chicken breasts, chili powder, cilantro, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/brie-cheese-green-chile-chicken-soup-463280 (may not work)