Chicken & Leek Soup

Chicken & Leek Soup

Difficulty : Super easy
Preparation time: 5m
Cooking time: 25m

This is a very hearty filling soup.. it's so warming and soothing, perfect on a cold winter evening. It only takes about half an hour to cook and is a complete meal in itself! 

Ingredients

For 1 people ()

Recipe

  • 2 Leek(s)
  • 1 tablespoon(s) Olive Oil
  • 1 Celery stick(s)
  • 1 Garlic clove(s)
  • 2 Chicken Breast
  • 500 mL Chicken Stock
  • 1 Lemon
  • 1 tablespoon(s) Dijon Mustard
  • 1 handful(s) Fresh parsley
  • Sea Salt
  • Black Pepper

Nutritional Facts (per serving)

  • Kcal: 758 kcal
  • Sugars (g): 18g
  • Carbs: 51g
  • Fat: 27g
  • Saturated fat (g): 4g
  • Proteins: 79g

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Directions

  1. Slice the leeks into 5mm rounds.
  2. Chop the celery and garlic.
  3. Cut the chicken into thin strips.
  4. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large saucepan or casserole type pot over a low to medium heat and add the leeks, garlic, and celery.
  5. Fry until soft, about 10 minutes.
  6. Add the chicken, increase the heat, and fry for a few minutes. Add the chicken stock and bring to a simmer.
  7. Add the Dijon mustard, the zest of 1 lemon, chopped parsley and season with sea salt and a good grinding of black pepper.
  8. Stir and cook for about 15 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked. Serve immediately.