Description
This Easy Chicken, Mushroom & Leek Soup is a comforting and flavorful dish perfect for any day of the week. With a creamy texture and hearty ingredients like shredded chicken and earthy mushrooms, this soup is sure to warm both body and soul.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 medium leeks (white and light green parts only), cleaned and sliced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 8 oz cremini or white mushrooms sliced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken breast
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional for creamier texture)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil and butter: In a large pot over medium heat.
- Add leeks and cook: Until softened, about 4–5 minutes.
- Stir in garlic, mushrooms, thyme, salt, and pepper: Sauté for 5–6 minutes until mushrooms are tender.
- Pour in chicken broth: Bring to a gentle boil, then simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add shredded chicken: Cook for 5 more minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream: If using, simmer for an additional 2–3 minutes.
- Adjust seasoning: Taste and adjust as needed.
- Serve hot: Garnish with chopped parsley.
Notes
- To make it dairy-free, omit the butter and cream or use coconut milk as a substitute.
- For added flavor, stir in a splash of white wine before adding the broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
