Cream Cheese Chicken Soup

This one might seem like a lot of work.  But it is SO worth it!

1 small onion, chopped
1 T. butter
3 cups chicken broth
3 medium carrots, sliced
2 medium potatoes, cubed
2 cups cooked chicken, chopped
2 T. parsley
¼ cup flour
1 cup milk
1 8-ounce package cream cheese, cubed

Saute onion in butter. Add broth, carrots, and potatoes. Bring to boil. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add chicken, parsley, salt, and pepper. Heat through. Combine flour and milk until smooth. Add to vegetable mixture and bring to boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat. Add cream cheese. Cook and stir until melted.

Tricks & Ideas
-Cut up the raw chicken and boil it in water to cook it. Then you have your chicken broth.
-Remember, you can always use low fat or fat free cream cheese.