Description
A cozy, creamy leek and chicken soup made hearty with potatoes and infused with warm spices. Naturally gluten- and dairy-free, it’s perfect for chilly days and quick weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
2 tbsp olive oil
1 yellow onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
3 leeks, washed and thinly sliced
2 celery stalks, sliced
4 waxy potatoes (e.g., Yukon Gold), peeled and cubed
6 cups vegetable stock (or chicken stock)
1 tsp curry powder
1/2 tsp turmeric
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 tbsp lemon juice or cider vinegar
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sweat the onion, garlic, and thyme for about 5 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
- Add the leeks and celery, and cook until soft but not browned.
- Stir in the cubed potatoes to coat them in the aromatic mixture.
- Pour in the stock, stir in curry powder and turmeric, and bring to a simmer.
- Add chicken breasts and simmer until potatoes are tender and chicken is cooked through, about 15 minutes.
- Remove chicken, let it cool slightly, then shred with two forks.
- Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth and creamy. Add water to adjust consistency if needed.
- Stir shredded chicken and chopped parsley back into the soup.
- Add lemon juice or cider vinegar and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- Add chopped jalapeño and chili flakes for a spicy version.
- Drizzle garlic olive oil and add a poached egg for a deluxe twist.
- Serve with puff pastry cheese straws for a kid-friendly meal.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
