Wednesday WOW Recipes: What I’m cooking on the field

My mom-in-law made this incredible soup with the help of my daughter, Hannah during our visit in Arizona in April. It was lip-smackin’ delicious and was actually a hit with my hubby’s dad who was a little skeptical of potpie in a soup! I’m making this on the field this week to bring a little taste of home here to Nicaragua. I’d also like to share one of my favorite blogs here that features inspiring posts to moms & cooking with spirit.

Chicken Potpie Soup

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1-1/4 teaspoons salt
• 2/3 cup shortening
• 5 to 6 tablespoons 2% milk
• SOUP:
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup cubed peeled potatoes
• 1 cup chopped sweet onion
• 2 celery ribs, chopped
• 2 medium carrots, chopped
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
• 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
• 1 cup frozen petite peas
• 1 cup frozen corn

Directions

• In a large bowl, mix flour and salt; cut in shortening until crumbly. Gradually add milk, tossing with a fork until dough holds together when pressed. Shape into a disk; wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or overnight.
• On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Using a floured 2-1/2-in. heart-shaped or round cutter, cut 18 shapes. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 425° for 8-11 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.
• For soup, in a Dutch oven, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add the potatoes, onion, celery and carrots; cook and stir for 5-7 minutes or until onion is tender.
• Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until blended; gradually whisk in broth. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Stir in remaining ingredients; heat through. Serve with pastries. Yield: 6 servings.