Chicken Mushroom Soup with Leeks Recipe

Name: Chicken Mushroom Soup with Leeks
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 5 oz each), cut into bite-sized pieces; 1 large leek, white part only, trimmed and chopped; 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced; 3 sage leaves; Pinch of nutmeg; 1 1/2 lb mixed fresh mushrooms, coarsely chopped; 2 qt low-sodium chicken broth; 2 to 3 tbsp dry sherry; 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water; Chopped parsley

Servings: persons

3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 5 oz each), cut into bite-sized pieces
1 large leek, white part only, trimmed and chopped
2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
3 sage leaves
Pinch of nutmeg
1 1/2 lb mixed fresh mushrooms, coarsely chopped
2 qt low-sodium chicken broth
2 to 3 tbsp dry sherry
1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
Chopped parsley

1
In a large soup pot, heat 1 1/2 tbsp oil on medium heat and saute chicken 3 or 4 minutes or until opaque.
2
Remove chicken from pot and add remaining 1 1/2 tbsp oil, leek, garlic, sage and nutmeg.
3
Cook until leek is soft, 2 or 3 minutes.
4
Transfer mixture to a small bowl, leaving excess oil in pot, and set aside.
5
Add mushrooms to pot and cook until golden brown.
6
Return chicken and leek mixture to pot, salt and pepper to taste and saute about 5 minutes.
7
Pour in broth and sherry and bring to a simmer.
8
Add cornstarch mixture and simmer 2 or 3 minutes more.
9
Pour soup into 4 large bowls and garnish with parsley to taste.
10
Serve immediately.

318

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 5 oz each), cut into bite-sized pieces, 1 large leek, white part only, trimmed and chopped, 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced, and more.

Yes, Chicken Mushroom Soup with Leeks falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Chicken Mushroom Soup with Leeks

Tips for the best results

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