Description
A comforting and creamy soup made with tender chicken, leeks, and aromatic seasonings, perfect for a cozy night in or a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 2 Chicken Breasts
Leeks:
- 2 Leeks
Chicken Broth:
- 6 cups Chicken Broth (low sodium)
Other Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
- 1 teaspoon Garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon Rosemary (minced)
- Salt + Pepper (as desired)
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and place in the slow cooker bowl.
- Cook the Chicken: Add ½ cup of chicken broth and cook on high for 2 – 3 hours or low for 4 – 5 hours.
- Shred the Chicken: Remove the cooked breasts, shred or cube the chicken, and return it to the slow cooker.
- Prepare the Leeks: Wash the leeks thoroughly. Remove tough green portions, slice in half, and chop into thin half-moon slices.
- Add Ingredients: Add leeks, garlic, rosemary, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker with the chicken. Pour in the remaining chicken broth.
- Cook: Cook on high for 2 – 3 hours until leeks are tender. Add heavy cream and cook for another 30 minutes.
- Enjoy: Taste for seasoning and enjoy!
Notes
- Thoroughly wash leeks to remove dirt and grit trapped between layers.
- Add additional broth if a thinner consistency is desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Cream of Chicken & Leek Soup, Chicken Soup, Slow Cooker Soup, Comfort Food
