Ingredients

• 3 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 C Thrive Life Chicken Slices
• 1/2 C Thrive Life Red Bell Peppers
• 1 Tbsp Thrive Life Chopped Onions
• 1/2 Tbsp Thrive Life Carrot Dices
• 2 Tbsp Thrive Life Green Peas
• 2 Tbsp Thrive Life Celery
• 2 Tbsp Thrive Life Mashed Potatoes
• 1 Tbsp Thrive Life Classic Tomato Sauce
• 1 tsp Thrive Life Vegetarian Chicken Bouillon
• 1 tsp Thrive Life Garlic
• 1 tsp freeze-dried basil
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• black pepper to taste
• 1/2 C heavy cream or half and half
• 1 1/2 C water

Directions

1. Refresh chicken slices in hot water.
2. Add all other dry ingredients to a blender and blend into a fine powder, about 20 seconds.
3. In a large skillet, heat 3 Tbsp olive oil.
4. Once the oil is hot and shimmering, add blended vegetable powder.
5. Stir the powder into the oil and sauté for about 15 seconds or until fragrant. (Do not burn.)
6. Quickly, add 1 ½ C water and stir to combine. Bring to a light boil and simmer for 5 minutes.
7. Add cream or half and half and warm through.
8. Add chicken slices and heat through.
9. Serve over rice, bread, noodles, or mashed potatoes.
10. Additional recipe option: This same recipe and instructions can be used to make Roasted Red Pepper Soup. The only changes are to eliminate the chicken and add ½ cup extra water when cooking.