Description
Creamy Chicken Leek and Pasta Soup is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender chicken, soft leeks, and perfectly cooked pasta in a luxuriously creamy broth. This hearty dish not only warms your belly but also creates cherished memories around the dinner table. Ideal for chilly evenings or unexpected guests, it’s a delightful recipe that bursts with flavor and is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 large leeks, cleaned and sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup small pasta (like ditalini or elbow)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the leeks and dicing the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté sliced leeks and minced garlic in olive oil for about 3-5 minutes until soft.
- Add diced chicken and cook until slightly browned.
- Pour in chicken broth to cover the mixture and bring to a gentle boil.
- Add pasta and simmer for about 8-10 minutes until al dente.
- Stir in heavy cream and season with salt, pepper, thyme, and parsley. Simmer for an additional few minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, consider swapping chicken for turkey or incorporating spinach. You can cook pasta separately to ensure it maintains its texture.