Description
Hearty chicken mushroom leek soup delivers comfort in a bowl, blending rustic French countryside flavors with wholesome ingredients. Creamy, warming broth and tender chicken promise a delightful meal you’ll savor down to the last spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 lbs chicken breast, boneless and skinless
- 1 cup chicken broth
Main Vegetables:
- 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
- 1 large leek, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
Seasonings and Additional Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups water
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 bay leaves
Instructions
- Prepare chicken by cutting into bite-sized cubes, ensuring uniform pieces for even cooking.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, then sauté diced onions and minced garlic until fragrant and translucent, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Add sliced mushrooms and chopped leeks to the pot, cooking until vegetables begin to soften and release their moisture, about 5 minutes.
- Introduce chicken pieces to the vegetable mixture, stirring to combine and allowing chicken to brown slightly on the edges.
- Pour chicken broth and water into the pot, then add bay leaves, fresh thyme, salt, and black pepper.
- Bring the liquid to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat and cover the pot, allowing soup to cook for 20-25 minutes until chicken is thoroughly cooked and tender.
- Remove bay leaves from the soup and discard them.
- Stir in heavy cream, creating a rich and creamy texture, and let the soup simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, ensuring a balanced flavor profile.
- Ladle hot soup into serving bowls, garnishing with additional fresh thyme if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Slice chicken uniformly to guarantee consistent cooking and tender meat throughout the soup.
- Sauté vegetables slowly to develop deep, rich flavors and enhance the overall taste profile of the soup.
- Use fresh thyme instead of dried herbs for a more vibrant and aromatic herb essence that elevates the dish.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with Greek yogurt or coconut milk to reduce calories while maintaining creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg