Leeky Chicken Soup Recipe

Name: Leeky Chicken Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves; 1 large bay leaf, fresh or dried; 2 tablespoons EVOO (extra-virgin olive oil); 4 large leeks, trimmed, washed, and dried; 3 to 4 garlic cloves, chopped; Salt and pepper; 1 cup dry white wine; 1 quart chicken stocK; 2 cups egg pasta, such as broken egg fettuccine or tagliatelle; 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, chopped; 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest; 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped; Crusty baguette, sliced; Soft cheese such as goat cheese, robiola, Camembert, or Boursin

Servings: persons

2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 large bay leaf, fresh or dried
2 tablespoons EVOO (extra-virgin olive oil)
4 large leeks, trimmed, washed, and dried
3 to 4 garlic cloves, chopped
Salt and pepper
1 cup dry white wine
1 quart chicken stocK
2 cups egg pasta, such as broken egg fettuccine or tagliatelle
2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, chopped
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped
Crusty baguette, sliced
Soft cheese such as goat cheese, robiola, Camembert, or Boursin

1
Place the chicken and bay leaf in a small pan and add water almost to cover.
2
Place over high heat, bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and poach the chicken until cooked through, about 10 minutes.
3
Meanwhile, heat the EVOO in a soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
4
Add the leeks and garlic, season with salt and pepper, then stir, cover, and cook for 7 to 8 minutes.
5
Add the wine and cook out for 1 minute, then add the stock and bring to a boil.
6
Reduce the heat to a simmer.
7
Remove the chicken from the poaching liquid and dice, then stir into the stock.
8
Strain the poaching liquid and add it to the soup.
9
Add the egg pasta, thyme, and lemon zest.
10
Cook at a low boil until the pasta is tender.
11
Stir in the parsley and adjust the salt and pepper.
12
Serve with crusty bread spread with soft cheese.

694

kcal

Calories

Fat

117

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, 1 large bay leaf, fresh or dried, 2 tablespoons EVOO (extra-virgin olive oil), 4 large leeks, trimmed, washed, and dried, and more.

Yes, Leeky Chicken Soup 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.

Leeky Chicken Soup

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