Creamy Chicken and Kale Soup

Ingredients

• 1 whole rotisserie chicken (meat pulled and chopped, Costco brand is best for size) ¹
• 2 medium carrots ²
• 1 large leek (sliced into half moons and well rinsed)
• 2 stalks celery
• 1 large bunch kale (well rinsed and chopped into 1-inch pieces)
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 4-6 cups water
• 2 cups half & half (or heavy cream)
• ½ tsp old bay seasoning
• 1 tbsp garlic
• ½ tsp white pepper
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Sauté the carrots, onions, leeks, celery until soft
2. Add the chicken, garlic and seasonings, cook for a few minutes until seasonings become aromatic
3. Add chopped kale, stock and water and bring to a boil and simmer for about 20 minutes
4. Add half & half, bring soup back to simmer and take off the heat. Adjust for seasoning.