Creamy Garlic Chicken Soup [Recipe] (2024)

July 5, 2016

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I was over the moon excited when I received my subscription box from Keto Delivered. I’m talking Christmas morning excited, you guys! The only thing I ever get in the mail is bills and silly stuff I order from Amazon now and then… not mysterious packages with goodies tailor-made just for me. Everything in the box was a complete surprise. I swear this was the coolest mail EVAR! When I opened it to discover Stacey Hawkin’s Garlic Gusto spice blend, I immediately rushed to the fridge to find something to make with it. There it was: shredded chicken. Creamy garlic chicken soup was the logical next step.

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I have a thing for shredded chicken. Seriously, it’s always in the fridge ready to go. Having pre-cooked protein stocked in the fridge is the secret to successful meal planning; it just makes life a little easier when one of your main ingredients is already taken care of. My shredded chicken chili has been a huge hit here, so I know you guys will just love this! Thiscreamy garlic chicken is one of the tastiest soups this blog has ever seen.

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To prepare the creamy garlic chicken soup, I heated butter in a saucepan and added the shredded chicken. Once the chicken was warmed and coated in butter, I added the cream cheese to the pot and mixed as it melted over medium heat. Next, chicken broth and a bit of heavy cream were added in and brought to a boil. Just reduce the heat to low and simmer for several minutes to finish it off. Boom. Done.

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Creamy Garlic Chicken Soup [Recipe]

A warm, comforting soup that's sure to satisfy even the pickiest of eaters.

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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes minutes

Course: Main Course, One pot meal, Soup

Cuisine: American

Special Diet: Gluten-Free

Servings: 4 Servings

Serving Size:

Net Carbs: 2g

Author: Tasha

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
2 cups shredded chicken ~1 large chicken breast
4 ounces cream cheese cubed
2 tablespoons Stacey Hawkins Garlic Gusto Seasoning
14.5 oz chicken broth
¼ cup heavy cream
salt to taste

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Instructions

Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat.
Add shredded chicken to pan and coat with melted butter.
As chicken begins to warm, add cubes of cream cheese and Stacey Hawkins Garlic Gusto seasoning. Mix to blend ingredients.
Once the cream cheese has melted and is evenly distributed, add chicken broth and heavy cream. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 3-4 minutes.
Add salt to taste and serve.

Notes

The garlic gusto seasoning is a combo of mainly parsley, garlic, onion, lemon peel, and paprika.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Creamy Garlic Chicken Soup [Recipe]

Amount per Serving

Calories

307

% Daily Value*

Fat

Sodium

718

Potassium

295

Carbohydrates

Sugar

Protein

Net Carbs

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SallyBR says
July 07, 2016 at 9:14 am

Hello! I found your site today and decided to subscribe to it, you have a wonderful blog!
however, I would like to know if it is normal to have the pop up window constantly showing up, even after I subscribed to the site. Just as I was typing this comment, it popped up again, and to get rid of it, I had to leave the comment section, only to come back and see all that I typed was gone... ;-(
is there a way to disable that feature for people who already subscribe to your site?
thank you!
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- Tasha says
  July 07, 2016 at 11:43 am
  
  Oh no, that's no good! Sorry about that, I'm going to look and try to disable that altogether. Thank you for pointing that out, I had no idea!
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  - SallyBR says
    July 07, 2016 at 11:59 am
    
    Oh, I am glad I mentioned! I realize that when we own the site, a ton of stuff doesn't pop up because we are the administrators... I hope it's an easy fix. Also it might be interesting to ask a few of your old time subscribers -maybe it could be something linked to Safari and a MacBook Pro? Maybe Chrome would act differently?
    anyway, thanks for replying!
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laura says
July 28, 2016 at 12:18 pm

This sounds so easy and tasty! what spice combination would you suggest if I don't have the gusto garlic seasoning?
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Taryn says
August 21, 2016 at 7:19 pm

This looks amazing! I can't wait for cool, fall weather to arrive so I can try it.
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Maya | Wholesome Yum says
August 21, 2016 at 7:24 pm

This looks utterly amazing! I literally want to reach into the screen and grab a spoonful. I love how simple the ingredients are, too.
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Kim | Low Carb Maven says
August 22, 2016 at 9:31 am

Wow! This soup sounds so delicious. My family loves soup - even in Summer - and I'm all about the shredded chicken, too. Thanks for sharing!
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Toni Pastorino says
September 06, 2016 at 10:00 am

Hi! This looks amazing. Is there a substitute you recommend for the Stacey Hawkins Garlic Gusto Seasoning?
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- Tasha says
  September 07, 2016 at 9:32 am
  
  The main ingredients of the spice mix are parsley, garlic, onion, lemon peel, and paprika. If you don't have the spice mix, I would start with garlic and onion powder to replace for the main base of the flavor. There's a very strong garlic onion flavor. If you have parsley, paprika or lemon peel on hand you could add those in and adjust to suit your taste. Hope that helps!
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Darby says
September 07, 2016 at 12:11 pm

Yummmmm.! I am on my 2nd week of keto and down 7 pounds. I am needing all the easy recipes ya got to keep my options and my husband happy on this diet... i have never went through so much cream cheese in my life... lol guess that is a staple in ketogenic eating... lol
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Della says
September 13, 2016 at 6:04 am

Hello Tasha. I am so glad that I subscribed to your site. My daughter and I have just started living "keto" and we are actually enjoying all of the recipes and the time we spend cooking together. I have lost 6 lbs in a week and she has lost 8. I thank you for the interesting info and yummy recipes. My daughter's favorite food WAS Tostino's Pizza Rolls and your substitute with the Fathead Pizza Rolls saved her from the cravings. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
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- Tasha says
  September 14, 2016 at 11:09 am
  
  Della, you have no idea how happy that makes me! I have a young daughter and one of my favorite things in the world is spending time cooking together. I'm so glad you two are enjoying your journey together and making it fun! Thank you for sharing, you put a big smile on my face today.
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Chrissy says
November 25, 2016 at 10:19 am

This is our weekly favorite now!
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Tammi says
January 08, 2017 at 11:01 am

Yum!
Ordered the Garlic Gusto Seasoning around Christmas time...but just got around to making this soup! "Souper" easy to throw together and so good. Sticks to the ribs. Looking forward to bringing it to work next week for lunch.
Thanks!
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Melissa says
January 18, 2017 at 2:35 pm

How much is a serving? 1 Cup? 2 Cups?
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annie johnson says
April 21, 2017 at 6:16 pm

This sounds so good. Would freeze ok?
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annie johnson says
April 21, 2017 at 6:16 pm

This sounds so good. Would it freeze ok?
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- Helen says
  January 16, 2020 at 8:28 pm
  
  Where can I buy the seasoning
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May 25, 2017 at 11:49 am

If I could marry this soup, I would! It's fantastic! I didn't have the seasoning you used, so added minced garlic, salt, and pepper. I'm seriously in love! Thank you!!!! <3
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Tatiana says
June 13, 2017 at 6:53 am

Hi! What is the serving size on this?
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Erika says
June 14, 2017 at 5:39 pm

I made this tonight! I was rushed and the only thing I had on hand was a rotisserie chicken, so I thought soup would be an easy meal. This was delicious! And so fast! My husband couldn't believe it was ready so quickly, and so full of flavour. Thank you so much, I'll be trying more of your recipes for sure!
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Kristin says
August 03, 2017 at 8:14 pm

Have you ever frozen & reheated? With school starting I'm looking to have something made ahead of time I just need to heat up on the stove.
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Kai V` says
December 06, 2017 at 11:19 pm

Found this recipe this past weekend and decided to give it a shot. It is by far one of the best soups I've ever made/eaten. I added mushrooms and diced onions (softened in the butter before adding the chicken), and used minced garlic, lemon juice, dried parsley, and sweet paprika instead of the seasoning mix in the recipe since I don't have any. Will definitely be adding this to my dinner rotation.
Thank you for such a delicious recipe!
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- Tasha Metcalf says
  December 07, 2017 at 7:20 pm
  
  You are so very welcome! Thank you for the kind comment, you put a big smile on my face. I'm really glad you enjoyed the recipe.
  P.S. I love the idea of adding mushrooms to the soup, what an excellent addition!
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Meghan says
December 13, 2017 at 10:06 am

I didn't have the specific seasoning mix this called for but I read what you said it mostly consisted of (thanks for that guidance) and got to work. I used the chicken broth, cream cheese, butter, and then added minced garlic, parsley, a little paprika, a little extra powdered chicken broth for flavor, lemon pepper seasoning and lemon juice. Oh my gosh, the broth was amazing. I then added chopped celery, pearl onions, and riced cauliflower in with the chicken. This is the best soup recipe. I obviously added a little to it, but I followed the main idea. My husband even likes it, and he's not on my diet. Thanks so much! Will be making more of this!!!
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Lauren says
January 30, 2018 at 7:56 pm

Hi Tasha, what could I substitute the heavy cream with? I am currently breastfeeding and my daughter doesn't handle the lactose in heavy cream very well through my milk.
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- Tasha Metcalf says
  January 30, 2018 at 10:22 pm
  
  I haven't tried it with this specific recipe, but I love using coconut milk in soups. I think it would actually work really well here and is dairy free. You could also try almond milk, but I'm afraid it wouldn't be as thick and creamy as the other option. Hope that helps!
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Sasha says
February 03, 2018 at 10:29 am

Thank you so much for this recipe! I made it this afternoon and it was super delicious! Me and our husband are new to Keto so thank you making the transition flawless even in 2018!
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Alison Rohde says
February 04, 2018 at 2:11 pm

Hi! This looks so yummy!! I can't wait to try it out. 🙂
To confirm, the serving size in the nutrition facts is for the entire pot?
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- Tasha Metcalf says
  February 04, 2018 at 4:22 pm
  
  The nutrition labels are for one serving. It totals all the ingredients, then divides it by number of servings. For this recipe, it would be 1/4th of the whole recipe since the recipe makes 4 servings. Hope that helps!
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  - Alison Rohde says
    February 04, 2018 at 8:00 pm
    
    Thank you! I just needed the confirmation before I made it.
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Emily says
February 07, 2018 at 3:54 pm

This has become my go-to soup recipe! It's delicious and very simple to make. I've been sick the past couple of days and have pretty much been living off it.
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Jessica says
March 29, 2018 at 5:58 pm

OMG! This soup is delicious! I didn't have the right spices so I used "Spice Island's Organic Garlic & Herb seasoning" and it came out perfect. I bought the seasoning at Costco. Thank you so much for the recipe. It's my new favorite!
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Shay says
May 07, 2018 at 1:34 pm

Trying to track this in my macro counter...about how much is a serving?
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Jamie C Mills says
August 16, 2018 at 3:52 pm

I used garlic herb Mrs. Dash for my seasoning. I also added 1 cup of brocolli and about an 1/8 sharp cheddar. This soup is amazing! I love that eating a keto diet is so yummy and filling! Thanks for the great recipe!
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Lindee says
August 19, 2018 at 3:30 pm

Made this tonight and it was absolutely amazing! I doubled the recipe and it made enough for a family of four with enough left over for lunch tomorrow! I used garlic powder, salt and pepper to season since I didn't have the seasoning mix you recommended! Will make again very soon!
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AJ says
August 22, 2018 at 3:43 pm

I never comment on recipes, but this one I had to! I just made and man it was quick and it tastes soooooo good!!! I am so glad i decided to try it out. I will definitely keep and make this again!!!
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Tracy says
September 24, 2018 at 1:54 pm

This was amazing! I did do what someone else did. I added some broccoli and shredded cheese. Then I cooked it in the Instant Pot for 8 minutes! The only problem I had was it was so yummy I ate too much and now I probably gained weight.
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Inna says
September 27, 2018 at 1:43 am

Hi, this soup is so delicious! It is good to freeze?
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- Tasha Metcalf says
  September 27, 2018 at 4:07 am
  
  I haven't personally tried freezing it, so I'm not 100% sure. I know that heavy cream freezes well, but lighter creams don't really hold up once they are frozen. The soup has a relatively high fat content, so my guess would be that it would be possible to freeze and reheat for later.
  Has anyone else tried freezing? Let us know! 😎
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- Tavia says
  May 07, 2019 at 10:43 am
  
  It froze and thawed out, beautifully!
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Carol says
October 13, 2018 at 11:08 am

Just tried your soup. It was fantastic! Used garlic powder & herbs provance. Am trying to break keto plateau, so topped with a dollop of butter. Yummy! Thanks so much.
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Laura says
October 15, 2018 at 5:00 am

I am having difficulty pinning recipes from your site. There does not seem to be a live link where it says to "Don’t forget to PIN it for later!" nor is there any other place to link to Pinterest. Any help would be appreciated.
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- Tasha Metcalf says
  September 13, 2019 at 2:00 pm
  
  We have social sharing buttons at the top of the recipe and in a floating sidebar--they should be viewable on most devices, but they don't appear in the fast-loading AMP version of our site. That could be the issue if you're viewing on a mobile device.
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Deborah Henderson says
October 22, 2018 at 4:05 pm

This soup is lick-the-bowl good! I had 2 servings (I had the room in my macro budget) and wished I could hold more! Ok, fan girl rave over.
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Sharon says
October 22, 2018 at 5:36 pm

Made this soup tonight, so quick, so easy, so delicious. Will definitely be a go-to keto dinner often. Thank you!
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Rachael Hoffman says
November 11, 2018 at 5:00 pm

Love the site Tasha! This is one of my favorite recipes I keep coming back to. I Add broccoli & cauliflower and sometimes a few punches of shredded cheddar too sometimes. DELISH! Thank you!
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Heather says
November 14, 2018 at 7:15 am

This soup is absolutely delicious! My husband and two young children loved it as well. My husband demanded that I make it the next day as well and double it so we can have leftovers. The second time I made it I also added some steamed broccoli. And the third time I made it instead of chicken I did it with Italian sausage, and it tasted like Zuppa Toscana. Just need to add kale. This recipe is so easy and quick to make, it is definitely going to be in a regular rotation at my house. Thank you!
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Laura J says
December 10, 2018 at 1:30 pm

LOVE this soup! I had some left over roast chicken and this was the perfect recipe to use it up! I am going to have to purchase the gusto seasoning, but in the mean time I used garlic, onion, lemon pepper, and parsley and it was perfection! This soup is going to be in my regular rotation!
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kathleen conforti says
January 16, 2019 at 3:16 pm

Where do you buy the Garlic Seasoning? Amazon doesn't have it.
Thank you!
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Todd says
February 04, 2019 at 9:18 pm

Fantastic with crusty bread and a side of kiwi fruit and almonds. Made this three times just before and during the polar vortex. Next time may try baking in the oven with dumplings using the dumpling recipe from the British mince and dumplings recipe by John Lockwood.
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Daisy says
March 28, 2019 at 11:47 am

This is my absoulte favorite recipe. I make this at least once a week. I've been adding different veggies. Even my dad who's not a fan of garlic loves this. It comes together so quickly. It keeps me full for hours.
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Josiah D says
June 21, 2019 at 7:34 pm

Amazing. So simple and big taste. It only makes enough for 3 adults. Maybe only 2.
Very good.
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Joefine says
September 02, 2019 at 9:18 pm

I never thought I would find a good recipe that made it so easy! Thank you so much!
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Brooke Lowther says
November 11, 2019 at 5:33 pm

We wanted a little more substance and added cauliflower rice. Perfection
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- Tasha Metcalf says
  November 12, 2019 at 6:06 pm
  
  That sounds perfect! Great suggestion, thank you for taking the time to leave feedback and share the addition.
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Dori says
November 16, 2019 at 5:38 pm

Love this soup and so does my family. I add a bit of celery, carrots and spinach. Delicious.
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Cindy Shaughnessy says
December 26, 2019 at 10:50 am

This was great. I did make some changes but I know it would have been great otherwise too. I didn't have that seasoning and I'm glad you added what was in it. I melted the butter and sauteed onion, garlic, and celery. Added the paprika and parsley. Then added the chicken. I had leftover cooked bacon and raw spinach which I added to the soup. It was fabulous. Will make it again and again.
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Leslie says
February 21, 2020 at 4:15 pm

This recipe is so easy to make and so filling!! I was googling keto soups so I could make one for dinner for my kids and I (who currently have a cold) and they loved it!! My daughter is 2 and is such a picky eater and she managed to eat a bowl and a half!! I will definitely be making this again 😋 thank you!
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Heidi Majewski says
February 25, 2020 at 2:34 pm

Hello, do you think Half and Half would work in this recipe? We are expecting a snow storm and I reallllly don’t want to go out and get heavy cream. lol also, if it’s a go, would I use the same amount?
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- Tasha Metcalf says
  February 26, 2020 at 12:39 pm
  
  Hi there! Thanks for your question. I haven't used half and half in this recipe before, but it's pretty common in soup. It won't be quite as thick/creamy and the taste won't be as rich, but you could give it a shot if that's all you have on hand.
  Some of the best results come from experimenting!
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Julie says
March 09, 2020 at 10:59 am

Omg thus is truely amazing!
My husband who could care less about soup is addicted . I make this 1 a week. Thank you so much😊
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Allison says
March 29, 2020 at 3:24 pm

I made this soup tonight. It was delicious! I followed the recipe to a “T”. Definitely getting out into my keto meal rotation. Thanks!!!
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Eric says
March 31, 2020 at 2:31 pm

I’ve been on the keto diet for a little over two months and lost 30 lbs. I’ve tried many things to change up the same old foods but this was my first “keto” soup and it was very delicious. This recipe was simple and quick which I liked very much. However I do like thicker soups and found this to be just a little bit on the thin side so I added about 1/8 cup of grated Parmesan cheese and it worked out well. I definitely will be making this again!
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Creamy Garlic Chicken Soup [Recipe] (2024)

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Creamy Garlic Chicken Soup [Recipe]

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